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Perseverance is her nickname
Tenacity ignites her flame
A young gymnast spends hours sharpening her skills
Improving a challenging routine stirs up a giant thrill
Her practices have been going well thus far
Showing tireless energy to conquer the bars
Recent meets have brought a challenge her way
Missing the giant on the uneven bars both days
Perseverance is her nickname
Tenacity ignites her flame
This Level 7 gymnast travels to her next meet
Hoping the Warrior Challenge will bring a feat
She will compete today in three events plus the bars
Believing in her athletic destiny as she arrives by car
The judges will be looking for routines to score the best
Expecting to assess poise and skills that pass the test
Perseverance is her nickname
Tenacity ignites her flame
This determined gymnast competes with renewed poise
Warming up, she seems oblivious to the crowd’s noise
Her bars warm-up finishes exceedingly well
Feeling her inner confidence grow and swell
It’s her turn to show the best she can be
Nailing the giant at last for judges to see
Perseverance is her nickname
Tenacity ignites her flame
I have several grandchildren, whom all make me very proud. This poem honors my then 11-year old granddaughter who is a very accomplished gymnast. She has moved up to Level 7 and enjoys competing at this higher level.
