Praise the Olympians their majesty;
they're proof the body temple's the spirit*1 as bare flesh shows to be scarce travesty
when sheer tests of prowess press to cheer it.
Vigorous, beauteous, primed and critiqued,
trained and treated in rigours of respect;
Citius, Altius, Fortius,*2 tweaked
so the Games mean what one meets to perfect.
Canada’s one, in her homage to Greece,
sweeps aside greater nations when she peaks;
World’s a stage,*3 an Acropolis set piece
which wreaths with mystique the winners she seeks.
Hail! Parthenon’s light still steals Mars’ thunder!
The torch flames – and Rome’s Empire’s none's wonder!
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Carmen :-)
I always marvel at the determination of athletes!
They are a joy to watch!
Sandie May Angel
GOLD!!!!!!! :) very well written piece--enjoyed :)
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)