Green, navy and smooth silver,
Coloured badges adorn right sleeve,
Strong, flexible like its wearer;
The gymnast.

Made me strong, flexible,
Gave me strength, boundless courage,
Hope I made it proud.

'Tis small, a symbol,
Of younger times,
And of simpler,
Slim and tight,
My second skin so comfortable,
Sweat smell lingers,
Reminder of years of training,
Hard, demanding work.

Holding gently, lovingly,
Brings old memories forth,
Joy, lively times, long ago friends,
Leotard, my memory collector,
Thank you.