Let's Be Honest

When a gymnast says, I dance

in my bra and panties,

let's be honest, be real

the bra's not necessary

which is scary.

 I'll give you an idea.

 Imagine two

small flour tortillas

on a wood cutting board

with half olives

in the center.

See what I mean?

I'm not the norm.

Because in high school

full breasts

abound in numbers.

But at the gym I fit in—

we're all flat.

 Well, mostly.

You've heard I'm sure

of the Itty-Bitty-Titty Committee?

Guess what.

I'm CEO.

Lisa Izzi is in the MFA Writing program at Spalding University.  "Let's Be Honest," is from Athlete. Girl., a novel in verse about a witty and determined teenage gymnast who wants to make the U.S. National Team. One day, she crashes in the gym, which causes her to fear gymnastics.