"Unity" ~

As we're gearing up for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia, I thought I'd share a poem I submitted in 2012 to "Forward Poetry" based in the UK.  The theme was to write a poem inspired by the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London.  They liked my piece & included it in a compilation of poetry titled "The Summer of Sport".  I was thrilled!
Here is "Unity"...

UNITY

Sacred, pure colors, the ideal texture of

Union Jack illuminated prideful appreciation.

Tangible peace felt throughout world-wide networks

Celebrated, agreed to by all mankind...

            For awhile

Colossal strength, poise, dedicated work

Prove their privilege, their deserved honor.

Nations entwined  as one, gracious and grateful

These guests of London, determined to represent...

            The world

Athletic battle amongst countries joyously received

Applauded and embraced, camaraderies, not enemies.

No weapons used in this battle, no one is at war

We are all humans capable of sportsmanship, capable...

            Of Peace

MPP2012

"Unity" ~

As we're gearing up for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia, I thought I'd share a poem I submitted in 2012 to "Forward Poetry" based in the UK.  The theme was to write a poem inspired by the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London.  They liked my piece & included it in a compilation of poetry titled "The Summer of Sport".  I was thrilled!
Here is "Unity"...

UNITY

Sacred, pure colors, the ideal texture of

Union Jack illuminated prideful appreciation.

Tangible peace felt throughout world-wide networks

Celebrated, agreed to by all mankind...

            For awhile

Colossal strength, poise, dedicated work

Prove their privilege, their deserved honor.

Nations entwined  as one, gracious and grateful

These guests of London, determined to represent...

            The world

Athletic battle amongst countries joyously received

Applauded and embraced, camaraderies, not enemies.

No weapons used in this battle, no one is at war

We are all humans capable of sportsmanship, capable...

            Of Peace

MPP2012