You'd think that cheerleader tryouts
would be a closed affair, 
held in the gym
under the watchful eye
                
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Linda, A very nice memory expressed in this poem! ! ! I rate a " 10" . Looking forward to more of your poetry!

 
                     
                
A nice write on following your dreams without having to 'crush' anyone's sense of self in the process. I really like the last stanza - it shows a strength of character. A 10,