This is a reminder that the deadline for competing in the March Madness 2014 Poetry Tournament is fast approaching! And it is a reminder to all who would like to vote in the upcoming poetry tournament!
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Olympians
I feel I meddle
when I write
of those of mettle
and such might
honed of body
toned of mind
soul and muscle
all aligned
they do not falter
though they fall
they continue
through it all
when defeated
means no prize
above the rabble
they still rise
but when victory
is seized
and Greek history
appeased
a medal’s donned
bronze, silver, gold
metals precious
to behold
when I write
of those of mettle
I wish I didn’t
feel I meddle
Do you write poetry for kids of all ages? Do you like a challenge? Do
you like writing with a deadline? Then maybe you should consider
signing up for the March Madness 2014 Poetry Tournament coming up in
March!
I love to watch the Olympics, but feel so unlike the Olympians. I am in awe of
what they can do both physically and mentally. I am sooo not them.
They are sooo not me.
Olympians
I feel I meddle
when I write
of those of mettle
and such might
honed of body
toned of mind
soul and muscle
all aligned
they do not falter
though they fall
they continue
through it all
when defeated
means no prize
above the rabble
they still rise
but when victory
is seized
and Greek history
appeased
a medal’s donned
bronze, silver, gold
metals precious
to behold
when I write
of those of mettle
I wish I didn’t
feel I meddle
© Donna JT Smith, 2014
It's not too late to apply as a poet! There are crazy hard words to incorporate into a kid's poem to be written in 36 hours! The Challenge is great - the true Poet Winter Olympics! It is fun, challenging and a good kind of exhausting!
Your short application poem will be judged by Ed Decaria for entry into this amazing event.
And if you don't apply, at the very least, please stay tuned in the month of March to vote on your favorite poems! Classrooms and homeschoolers are invited to vote also.
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Hope to read you there!
Hope to read you there!
Fine poem, Donna -- I feel exactly the same. So in awe of what those athletes can do!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the March Madness competition. I assume you're a participant?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Donna - it's amazing to behold the results of such discipline and focus (not to mention talent)
ReplyDelete"I feel I meddle
ReplyDeletewhen I write
of those of mettle"
:)
Me, too.