I've Heard It All Before

I'm really trying, honest coach, I thought about it last night,

If I could point my toes a little more, then I think I'll get it right,

If I bounced a little bit higher, and didn't twist as much,

If my hair was tied in plaits, rather than a bunch,

If I had a better leotard, one with sparkles and shimmer,

If I was a couple of inches taller, and maybe a little bit slimmer,

If I could wear shorties whilst performing, and my belly wasn't pierced,

And I wasn't being videoed, and the judges weren't so fierce,

If my arms were a little longer, and my feet weren't quite so cold,

If you talked a little louder, and I was able to achieve my "gold",

If my homework wasn't calling, and my paper round so long,

If "it" didn't feel like I was faIling, and my knickers were a thong,

If the girl in the last competition, Wasn't there to beat me again,

And training was on tomorrow, and my legs didn't give me pain,

If the walls weren't that colour, and there was more natural light,

If my somersault shapes were tighter, and I could achieve more flight,

If I could get all these things sorted, and I really believe I could,

I would be really happy, and my coach might even say I was good!

(Jacqui with lots of ideas from everybody)