By Lynnette Martinez ’25
The athletes of strength, technique, and trust
Cry out with sadness and joy. They strive for perfection.
It’s a sort of bipolar act that comes naturally to them all.
Sacrifice of blood, sweat, and tears. The fear of injury?
Hidden behind glitter, bows, and intoxicating hairspray. Perfect.
Regardless of their issues or the shouting in the stands
One step on that mat and it all goes away.
The most unexplainable feeling, superhero-like, perfection
Obtained 20 feet in the air or powered upside down.
Same injury rate as American Football
But instead of athletes, they are “real-life American girl dolls.”
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