imagine tmr.
mrs ouyang declares the meet open.
athletes take their vow while i'm doing the last of my warm-up.
the D div 100m event starts.
then the C div.
next is B div, they announce.
my stomach starts cramping.
i get these stupid ideas i'm going to lose.
then it's my turn.
i walk to the 100m mark.
i look at my competitors.
i think, "i'm going to do this."
though they are all strong opponents.
i know the only enemy is myself.
then the commands are given.
we get down on our knees and position our hands.
my right arm cannot bend.
suddenly, "sedia..."
my heart beats like mad.
GO!
my heart skips a beat.
then in a split second my whole body reponds.
at the 50m mark..
my arms fail me.
i push with all my might.
then i see the finishing line.
i'm drawing nearer.
i made it.