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to the 2006 AAU Wrestling Season.
I've added a page for those of you that would like to see the A Wrestling Poem by Shawn McCormack Triumphant
The Wrestling Parent
Worden, Montana
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The sound of a slap on the mat rings through your ears
As you get off your opponent, who is all in tears
He has lost, while I get all the glory
Although I feel bad for him, I am not very sorry
He was pretty good, I am just better
While he sits the bench, I get my varsity letter
The referee holds my hand up to the crowd
And they scream my name, over and over, nice and loud
I walk off the mat, upon my face is a grin
For I just got a nice, easy pin
As I step off the mat I am congratulated by my team
It is almost like I am having a great dream
I find my seat on the bench and give a long sigh
The next match is up, my moment has passed me by
Parents in wrestling are courageous -
it's true,
They feel all the pain that their child must go through,
At home, when he diets, they wish it could stop,
Yet know he must do it to stay at the top.
Excuses for losing they will not endure,
"Don't blame the ref, son, because of the score,
The coach, he will show you the best way to move,
Keep working in practice if you want to improve,
At dual meets, you'll see them breathing a prayer,
As their boy must compete with no one else there,
Whatever the outcome - mom cheers with deep pride,
While dad - you will notice - stands right by his side.
They'll drive to a tournament many miles away,
To witness a child who's prepared for this day,
Their boy, he has trained, with all of his might,
Having dreams of becoming a champion tonight,
But should he fall short, at his corner you'll find,
A mother and father - supportive and kind,
They teach that through wrestling he'll learn about life,
Yes, living is filled with both triumph and strife.
Now if you are searching for people who care,
Just look by a mat, they'll always be there,
Such love for a sport is truly inherent,
That's why we salute The Wrestling Parent.
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