May 7, 2008
XC Poem by Brittany Hayden High School | Views- 1666

Poem By Brittany Hayden
Divine Child High School

Cross Country

Is a necessity

Waiting at the starting line

Many thoughts cross your mind

Focused on the race

Wondering about your pace

Waiting for the official

As he gets ready to say runners relax, get ready

You stand there steady

Staying positive but nervous

Your heart is pounding

Too fast to be counting

You look around at the competition

There is only one definition

Cross Country is a true passion

The gun goes off and you begin your race

While keeping a strong and fierce face

Your heart is beating

Your legs are shaking

All you hope is to do amazing

You go out there and give it all you have got

Hoping to get a p.r by a lot

As you race up the first hill

You hear shouting saying kill the hill

During the race your team cheers you on

We all have such a close bond

Always there for each other

Supporting one another

As you get close to the finish

You kick it in

Wanting to win

You try to pass every girl by you

One by one you say to yourself I know I can beat you

You pass the line being satisfied

It feels like you cannot breathe

There is only one thing you want to do

Sit down it does not matter where or by whom

You get the best feeling after a race

Knowing what you have accomplished

You see how you did with amazement

Cross Country is definitely my necessity


Brittany Hayden