The Match Promise
by: Dan Severn
Before I walk onto the mat,
I pause a moment to reflect on back,
from where I came, it was not much,
but, where I am heading, I cannot be touched.
These words I speak, they are the same,
speak them I must, they are part of my game.
I must promise to do my very best,
to put my opponent to the ultimate test.
To rise above all that he may do,
I will see the match, all the way through.
Win or lose is not the score,
knowing I did my best, this means more.
I will shoot and defend with all my might,
to let my opponent know he's in for a fight.
Wrestle hard I must, all the way through,
no matter what my opponent may do.
One point at a time, that is what I'll take,
relentless I'll be, no mistakes I'll make.
Ive worked too hard to settle for less,
in the heat of battle, I can handle the stress.
My muscles may ache, from the strain,
with my mind set, I will get through the pain.
I may tire and weaken, my body may begin to cramp,
but I will not stop, I want to be champ.
I will push my opponent to the end,
trying my best to get the pin,
when the whistle blows, the match is done,
the ref raises my arm, because I have won.
I am not average, not like the rest,
I will rise above and become the best!
It is my goal to reach the top,
no matter what, I will not stop..........