Figure Skating Poem by Whisper Loudly

Expectations
To glide, on one leg
to stay steady, not slip
on ice.
to stand on your toe, and spin, spin, spin
and not get dizzy.
to be graceful, beautiful
a swan
nimble and sharp
a needle.
you must fly into the air
twisting perfectly,
skirt twirling,
land without a flaw,
or be struck down.
never stop, never stop.
all eyes, observing, judging
must come out on top
must be perfect,
must be graceful,
must create intricate figures in the ice,
must be an ice skater,
a figure skater.
but.
sorrry to dissapoint
im a hockey player.