Inspirational
Poems
The contest lasts for moments
though the training's taken years.
It wasn't the winning alone
that was worth the work and tears.
The applause will be forgotten,
the prize misplaced.
But the long, hard hours of practice
will never be a waste!
For in trying to win you build a skill;
You learn that winning depends on will.
You never grow by how much you win,
You only grow by how much you put in.
So in any new challenge you've just begun,
Put forth your best and you've already won!
We finally learned
What life is all about...
The secret of success
Comes hard....no doubt!
We trained, we sweated
We ached, we cried...
And found out we got better
Each time we tried!
We were pushed, yelled at
Preached at, too....
But the more that this happened,
the more that we grew!
"You can be anything
you want to be!"
This voice kept shouting out to us.
Yet who can we blame for such a daring approach?
That General....
That Counselor....
That Friend I call MY COACH!
by Anice Bradley
Today is the day so plan to be your best.
You have the chance to pass the ultimate test.
Lift your head up high and open your eyes to see.
Let your mind wander and be what you can be.
Stand up be your all, show your strength and your skill.
You have a mission that only you can fulfill.
With life you get just one, but many times to try
To show all the world, how high you can fly.
Just open up your wings, you know what to do
One little decision and you'll be like an eagle, too.
Varsity Cheer Coach & GSSA Assistant Director
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
It's the glimmer of hope when times are tough;
It's a bit more patience when we've had enough.
It's that thoughtful smile when one's desperately needed,
It's that extra push, a reason why we've succeeded.
This part of our personality which never fails to strive,
Is the creator of our goals and the source of our drive.
We are enthused about life, optimistic about what's to be,
Because the cheerleader inside looks for the best of life
you see.
It's the strong support upon which you stand,
It emerges as a friend to lend you a hand.
Where does this light come from, where does the ray start?
It shines in your mind, but ignites in your heart.
The confidence to try, the will to believe,
The acceptance of failure and the way to achieve.
It's very close by, its something we trust.
It's the fighter inside, it's the cheerleader within us.
~ *Kim* CHS Cheerleader
by Gwen P. Holtsclaw
I will teach my team the pleasures of hard work
And the importance of teamwork.
I will show them the joys of reaching a goal
And the satisfaction of finishing strong.
I will explain to them the beauty of integrity
And the fulfillment of fitness.
I will know their name
And demand thier best.
I wll do these things because I love them
And respect them.
The surest way I know to teach these things
Is to have them learn by my example.
"The time has come once again
To show what we can do
To work together as a team
Not just one or two.
Together we can do anything our hearts desire.
You know we have done it even though we are tired.
So let's look to one another for comfort and cheer
Let's lean on each other as we cry our tears.
Because together we have a goal that we have all set
And that's to be the best team the judges have seen yet.
So let's go out on that floor as a winning team
Let's do what we do best and make that crowd scream.
Because together we can do it.
Together we can.
Together we can be the best team in the land."
"We've Got Spirit" by James McElroy
(it's a chronicle of the 1997-98 yearwith the Greenup County team),
but he ends it with a poem by Rachel Wills, one of the team members:
Coach, friend, leader, biggest fan.
There aren't enough words to describe
what you've meant to us these years.
You've been by our side through thick and thin.
Whether its a hug to congratulate,
Or to wipe away the tears.
You've brought us strength when we were weak,
You've given us courage when we felt meek.
Always pushing us to do our best,
To never give up until we've beaten the rest.
You taught us how to be a team,
And to strive for our goals,
No matter how impossible they seem.
We've been pushed, yelled at, preached at, too,
But the more that this happened, the more we grew.
We will carry you with us for the rest of our lives,
Hearing that voice encouraging us to overcome any strife.
It's hard to say good-bye, but we want you to know,
how thankful we are for that friend we call Coach.
TO Laurie Wager
Varsity Cheer Coach
Mascoutah (IL) High School
From her cheerleaders
Thank you, Cheerleaders, for your very special smiles
Our (mascot) friendship circle unites us across the miles.
We share a special commitment, our love is strong and dear
The feelings we have shared together last throughout the year
We know you work real hard, and practices are sometimes tough
But for what we feel for you, we just can't give enough.
We want so much to help you be the best that you can be.
To know each other closely and to work in harmony
We hope you understand us and know us as your friends
Hold fast to special memories for our friendship never ends
Thank you most of all for simply saying YES!
You worked to reach your goals and your spirit is the best.
We love you all so much, you’re warm and touch our hearts.
Your spirit stays within us even when we are apart.
So take this simple message and share it wherever you go.
Be yourself and share your love because your coaches love you so!