THE COMPETITION: Written By: Daniel Maag

THE COMPETITION:
Written By: Daniel Maag

YOU ARISE FROM YOUR BED
AS A NEW DAY BEGINS
THINKING OF THE COMPETITION
REALLY HOPING YOU CAN WIN

YOU SIT WITH YOUR LOVED ONE
EATING A VARY LIGHT SNACK
NO BODY FAT ON YOU TODAY
POISED AND READY FOR THE ATTACK

YOU ARRIVE AT THE ARENA
SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT
YOU HAVE MANY THINGS STILL TO DO
YOUR TIME MUST BE WELL SPENT

YOU MINGLE AND MEET
WITH COMPETITORS AND FANS
TRADING STORIES AND NUTRICIAN IDEA’S
TAKING PICTURES AND COMPARING TAN’S

THERE ARE VENDOR’S AND SHOPS
SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND FOOD TOO
THERE ARE SO MANY TEMPTATIONS
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR YOU
TO GET ON THE STAGE TO COMPETE
ONE FINAL CHECK OF YOURSELF
“HONEY” GO FIND YOUR SEAT

AS YOU GET ON THE STAGE
THE CROWD SHOUTS WITH GLEE
YOUR BODY IS A TEMPLE
STRIKING POSES FOR ALL TO SEE

THE COMPETITION IS FIERCE
SEPARATED BY WEIGHT AND CLASS
ALL THOSE MONTHS OF TRAINING
YOU HOPE YOU DON’T FALL ON YOUR ASS

THE COMPETITORS DWINDLE DOWN
THERE ARE NOW ONLY A SELECT FEW
JUST ONE FINAL ROUND OF POSES
YOU HOPE THE JUDGES PICK YOU

NOW DOWN TO THE FINAL FIVE
YOU MADE THE FINAL CUT
NOW COME THE PRIZES
WILL YOU WIN A SHINY CUP

YOU HOLD YOUR BREATH AND SMILE
AS THE JUDGES MAKE THEIR PICKS
THE ANTICIPATION OF WHAT’S TO COME
IS REALLY MAKING YOU FEEL SICK

ALAS THE COMPETITION HAS ENDED
FUN WAS HAD BY ALL AROUND
YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES
A TROPHY IN HAND AND HOMEWARD BOUND

You Inspire Me!

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Comment by Redmann on April 7, 2010 at 1:43pm: Nicely Put! Well done bro!

Comment by Daniel J. Maag on January 1, 2009 at 2:07am: Made the Fridge.... WOW!!! Thank you Tina.... I am honored !!!! :)

Comment by Tina Quarles on December 31, 2008 at 11:39pm: I love it. It made the fridge!!

Comment by Daniel J. Maag on December 30, 2008 at 1:54pm: The greatest praise that an ameture poet like myself can get is when someone can look past just words and imagine themselves within the poem... Thank You David for your Praise !!!

Comment by david on December 30, 2008 at 1:31pm: Kudos, Dan - you captured the competitive experience in a unique and thoughtful way. I'm trying to do that in my own way, too.

Comment by Daniel J. Maag on December 30, 2008 at 4:36am: Thank you Eydie, I am glad you liked my poem and that it rings true too... Have a great week and Happy New Years Too!!! ~~ Dan