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Striving for Greatness
10 years of legacy
Rookies strained to the point of crumbling
New seniors ready to step up one last time
Old rookies now experienced veterans
All hoping to fit their new piece into the puzzle
The goal is within grasp
Passing seconds till the beginning
Peaking at the ocean of people
Suddenly it all speeds into fast-forward
The roar of the crowd causing
adrenaline to burn through the veins of
30 dancers all exploding into motion
Precise calculated moves executed in mere seconds
Racing to make the hook that will lead to
kicks striving for the sky
Smiling through the exhaustion and
picturing in their heads that we are getting stronger
Teammates cheering each other on
through the pounding beat of the song
Feeling the people along the line all gasping for air
Putting the last ounce of their will all into that final kick
leaving their power and strength on that floor
Knowing they left no doubt in anyone’s mind
This isn't striving for greatness
We are greatness
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