My Olympic Dreams
By Da’Shawn Butler

As I was waiting at the Olympic door,
I was afraid and couldn't hold my breath.
I was scared to death.

Until a person came to me
and said, "You can do it, just believe in yourself."
She looked familiar.

I opened the door,
got on the mat,
Flip, twirl, twist, and a dynamic hit.
Everyone cheered
as I brought home the gold.

Then I saw her again: Shawn Johnson!
As she walked into the mist,
I realized this was my Olympic dream.