Poem - "Why Wrestle?"

Wrestling prepares a person to fight the game of life. The wrestler is the one athlete that must meet his opponent and do battle completely on his own; No one can substitute, no time outs are possible.He has no one to check, screen, block, or assist him in any way; There is no one to blame for his mistakes. When he wins, he must show quiet pride and modesty. When he loses, the responsibility is his. Wrestling is a true sport.In other sports, when contact is made, they blow the whistle to stop the action; In wrestling, when contact is made, we're just getting started.No other sport requires more sacrifice then wrestling. Individual, through self-denied, offers more of his character than can ever be explained.Through every trial, test, and tribulation.