Literature
What Colorguard IS
Flags all twirling in the air,
the bold, bright colors add some flair.
Our poles are shiny, black or white,
give a push, get some height.
Screaming numbers, counting out loud,
we love to make our high school proud.
But I remember my freshman year,
when tossing a single was my biggest fear.
When walking and spinning is tons of fun,
don't be surprised when asked to "strip and run!"
When band music begins to sound good,
and when you can hardly tell a tape-covered rifle is actually wood.
Inside my head, the show music repeats,
during school, after school, I tap my pencil to the beat.
I get so excited with a new season to start,
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