I found my niche in life
In a sport not quite like me
Because on the outside
You saw a shy, timid, tomboy
Who avoided eye contact
And wore boy shorts and had scraped up knees.
I was afraid to speak my mind
And had never worn a skirt
Bows just disgusted me
And make-up just seemed like way too much work.
But slowly I fit in
Cheerleading became apart of my life
It kept me away from home
And all the pain and strife.
I became more outgoing
My true self began to shine
I had found my true identity
The identity that was mine.
Cheerleading saved my life
In too many ways to count
Without cheerleading
I wouldn’t be who I am now…
Sara3 2008
Sounds just like.... me... i never thought that i woudl be a cheerleader in my whole life..untill this year i tried out adn made the varsity cheer squad... i was too a tomboy.. i would wear my brothers clothes a hated dresses and make-up... nice poem this is one i would put on my wall =)
This is very nice Sara..Everybody has his/her own outlet.But still, home is the best place.Love begets love..
Love it gurl. I'm glad you are finding your true identity. Me too gradually.lol.Love it keep the good work up okay
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
As a counsellor. I come across lots of people who have no self worth and feel invisible to an extent until they find their niche in life - Something that gives them a purpose and a reason for living. Beautifully expressed in this poem with such honesty.