The Judges' Prayer (July
1999)
by Karen Stump, Missouri judge, soon to be NorCal judge
Our gymnast who art in level
seven hollowed by thy vault.
Thy layout come, Thy routine
be done
On the beam as it is on the
floor.
Give us this day, our special
requirements
And forgive us our errors as
we quickly decide if that was “THE” leap or “THE” cast.
And lead us not into a
confusing situation
But deliver unto us routines
that are simple
And with it, power, artistry
and dynamics, forever and ever
Amen.
