Years of toil to be the best,
A lifetime of passion for sport,
Extraordinary dedication to thrive against all odds,
Life of an Olympian.
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Lucy
Beautifully said.
transitionofthoughts
Thanks Lucy :).
Truedessa
I often think about all the training that leads up to this one event. Some wins and losses but, I think none are loser as they all made the cut.
transitionofthoughts
Oh yes, the hard work which goes behind all the years of training is priceless. While winning always gives a fantastic feeling, there are winners and losers. But am sure, representing one’s country on the World stage has got to be up there as one of the best things to happen.
kittysverses
Yes this is very true. Poignant lines. 🙂
transitionofthoughts
Thank you :).
kittysverses
🙂
Ron Rowland
I admire each and every one of them, and your poem too.
transitionofthoughts
Thanks Ron :).
The Cheesesellers Wife
Well said!
transitionofthoughts
Thank you :).
Beverly Crawford
Your poem speaks well for the young athletes who earn their way to the Olympics. Bravo
Helen Dehner
Yes and isn’t it uplifting to watch as they show us the very best of themselves … the effort it took to reach the Olympic stage.
transitionofthoughts
That’s the beauty of sport and also the pride of representing ones nation on the world’s biggest stage :).
Ingrid
I imagine the level of dedication required really is extraordinary.
transitionofthoughts
Oh definitely. I cannot even begin to imagine that myself.
Mish
I think you hit the nail on the head with the title and last line. It really is their life….then judged only by a brief moment in time.
transitionofthoughts
Thank you :).
Deepa
You summed it up so nicely in just few words. Good one!
Harshita
How very true, you have summed up their lives in such few words
Madhu Bindra
Short but you have described it so well. Sometimes you don’t need to many words to get the point across.
Aesha
Precise!
Ritu
Short and succinct. And packs a punch. People are quick to “cancel” those who do not win medals without taking into account the hard work that goes in just to participate.
yogitaamitjoshi
Perfectly penned… loved it
Varsh
Sweat and blood of a sportsperson trickled down in your words. Well written!
myworldwitheira
Wonderfully said in a just a few words.
jainnehas
well said!!
Amritha Srinath
Passion, Toil, Dedication! 3 words yet making so much meaning. Loved reading this! Short yet awe-inspiring!
Paresh Godhwani
I agree with you. Life of an olympian revolves around the points you have mentioned. Great observation.
Archana
Wow well said! Loved the way of describing the hard work of olympians in short and crisp way.
mahekg
Its sheer dedication of these sportsmen help them achieve their goals. You have wonderfully expressed it through words.