Monday 30 May 2016

I'M OFF:

 Yesterday I heard the Olympics just two months away.
I wrote a poem for the last one, so thought
I would republish it.

I'M OFF:
I'm off to compete in the Olympics,
I'm not sure what event to take part.
I haven't even started training yet,
Which is putting the horse before the cart

I thought I would jump over hurdles.
 As I've had many a hurdle to conquer in my life.
I've jumped them with great determination,
Gone is all stress and strife.

Then again I could do rowing.
 As I'm often told I'm putting my oar in.
If I'm that good doing that,
Then surely I'm bound to win.

Of course there is the swimming.
 Down in the water so deep.
Many's the time I've been in the depths of despair,
I think I've earned a medal to keep.

Then again there's the high jump.
 That's another thing I'm rennowned for.
I'm sure I could win a gold medal,
As I land on my bottom so sore.

I suppose I could do the sprint.
 But I'm no good at running away.
I face up to my responsibilites,
One way or another I pay.

Yes folks I'm off to the Olympics,
Be me a saint or a sinner.
For deep in my heart, I have a head start.
As in life I am always a winner.
Copyright Yvonne Lewis 2008:
From the book,"Written From The Heart"

16 comments:

  1. Never know what event shall show haha

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  2. What a delightful poem, Yvonne. It would be fun to be an athlete in the Olympics. Watching them on TV will be fun too. Great pictures. You've won a gold medal in my heart. Have a great week.

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    1. Thanks you for a lovely comment Beverly, I do appreciate your support.
      Yvonne.

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  3. That was cute. I ran track and cross country in school, but I was never good at it.

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    1. To be honest Diane I hated games and sport, My youngest son used to be a pro soccer player.
      Yvonne.

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  4. Excellent! And what perfect pictures to accompany it.

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    1. Many thanks Snadra for a lovely comment.
      Yvonne.

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  5. Fun! I enjoy the summer Olympics and thought this was perfect. :)

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  6. Thanks Chhrys for your comment, I also love watching it on TV.
    Yvonne.

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  7. Wonderful lines Yvonne! You sure win a medal here, gold that is!

    Hank

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    1. Thank you Hank, kind of you to say so.
      Yvonne.

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  8. Hi Yvonne,

    Loved the analogies. A gold medal to you in the poetic pole-vault.

    Gary

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