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The Winner

January 3, 2013
By Allison Bartram BRONZE, Wayne, West Virginia
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She wobbled across ice,
frequently falling.

Bruised knees
promised improvement.

Encouragement shown-
through bandaids and flowers.

Competitions came,
gaudy costumes sewn.

One day
a trophy came.

Forever engraved,
"Most Improved".

Tears of accomplishment followed.

© Julia E., Roslyn, NY

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