Await the Fate

So here I sit and wait,

To learn my Olympic fate.

It's actually only been 7 days,

But has felt so long in many ways.

I raced in Yokohama last week,

but didn't get the podium I set out to seek.

I ended up in a sprint for fourth, fifth or sixth,

but sprinting too early meant the latter I picked.

I was the first American who hasn't already qualified,

Beating some stiff competition gave me pride.

But because of where I finished I didn't get auto selected,

So having a domestique for the Olympics is an option to be contested.

So here I sit and wait,

To learn my Olympic fate.

With people advocating for me left and right,

I realize how many people will put up a fight.

[Don't worry this is a joke it's not that bad, just taking advantage of a picture opportunity I had]

I watch the social media feeds feeling both amusement and love,

As people don't just push to have me there, they shove.

I have faith in the outcome though I don't know it yet,

And all the people who have been there for me, I will never forget.

So thank you for the patience during this time,

I hope to soon be writing a #Katie2Rio rhyme.

And to SRAM, Oakley and ROKA,

as well as Team Psycho, NYAC and HOKA,

Thank you for believing in me one hundred percent,

Through this mildly stressful event.