One Piece by Lucas Schultz

My Battle

Blood sweat and tears
describe my past three years.
Battling through adversity
brought forward by distinguished foes
Going from deer in the headlights as a freshman
to the growing pains as a sophmore
now as a junior I'm fully prepared
for the rigors of a tumultuous FVA season.
Settling for an early exit the past three years
going for gold in Green Bay this year.
Plowing through harsh criticism
spending all summer in the humid gym
sweat dripping off my exasperated body
removing past seasons tears after an agonizing defeat
muscles screaming pain from a harsh workout.
Always looking towards the upcoming season
with a winning mentality in mind.
Doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
Motivated from the agony of past defeats
to come out on top this seaon.

{Poem by Lucas Schultz}