Smiling is infectious
You catch it like the flu
When someone smiled at me today
I started smiling, too
I passed around the corner
And someone saw my grin
When he started smiling
I'd realized I'd passed it on to him
I thought about that smiled
And realized it's worth
A single smile just like mine
Coud travel around the earth
So when you feel a smile begin
Don't leave it undetected
Let's start an epidemic quick
And get the world infected
Patience
Patience is man's greatest virtue
Or so the saying goes
A gymnast must have said it
For a gymnast surely knows
That in this funny sport of ours
Discouragement runs high
And at times the very best will find
This virtue's passed us by
When hands are ripped and throbbing
And every muscle's sore
Can a gymnast still have patience
To limp back in for more?
When you've lost old moves you used to do
And progess seems so slow
Can you still have faith in better days
And not feel so sad and low
Can you admit you're frightened
Yet not give into fears
Can you conquer pain, frustration
And often even tears?
When someone else does something
You've tried so long to do
Can you really feel glad for them
Or pity just for you?
And when success seems so far away
Your efforts all in vain
Can you force yourself to wear a smile
And disregard all the pain
If despite the tribulations
You can say, "I won't give in!"
Then maybe someday you'll discover
That it's your time to win!
Recipe For A Gymnast
Add iron and steel
To beautry and grace.
Stir in the will to win
With a bright smiling face.
Blend in love for a sport
And friendship within.
Fold in bruises and bumps
on the surface of skin.
Mix in soft flowing arms
And straight pointed toes.
With a twist of the head
To complete the pose.
Pour in loyalty and dedication
For the rest of the team.
For the gymnast is striving
To fulfill a dream.
Take Me Home!