Colorguard: a Beautiful SPORT

All in a day’s work,
We spin, toss, flip and twirl.
“Go ahead and try it, give it a whirl.”
No one understands,
“Anyone can do that,” they say.
But look me in the eye
You can’t honestly say
that you  pay attention to our defying gravity choreography
or the fact that we must, too,
march in step
keep time
toss a quad
fight the wind
present to the press box
avoid all mistakes
count tirelessly
merge successfully
in 105 degree heat or even
10 degree chill, while
shunning injuries from
a 3 ½ pound rifle
or even a 7 foot flag
while also never dodging a judge.
All even if we’re running a fever.
And even if our heart is breaking into unimaginable, tiny
pieces during a performance, we still have to
smile.
Ponder that,
then come back and tell me that colorguard doesn’t take
strength
charisma
and heart.
If you don’t see the glory on our faces after a performance,
then something is seriously missing.
Take a moment,
Appreciate us,
Then come back to me and say it.
Like you mean it.
Or is it impossible?
Either way, colorguard members have strong hearts
As well as strong minds and bodies.
Take the time, realize.