I am an Athlete

I am an Athlete
That’s how I see life
That’s who I am
Running, Jumping, Kicking, Shooting
In my mind, life is one big competition
One big chance to prove yourself
One shot is all it takes
One opportunity to change the whole game
I love to see the looks on the boy’s faces when I beat them
It makes me feel like I can do anything
But hard work is what matters most
During practice we sprint
Pools of sweat run down my hot face
My legs feel like noodles and my throat stings
But I keep going
Because being a girl means it will always be twice as hard
Twice as tough
No matter how hard I work I will always be doubted
And that is why I love being an athlete
I love the challenges, even when they seem impossible
Because no matter what, I will fight.