'Let the Games Begin" in London, UK: An Olympic 2012 Poem

(Note: As the London 2012 Olympics opens or commences today, Friday, July 27, the author of the poem below wishes all athletes and their coaches and all the tourists and residents of the host nation the best of everything---all for the glory of God, the Source of Life and Hope. Likewise, he wishes all gathered at/for the 2012 Olympics in London, UK, a fun-filled, and safe summer!)

Summer 2012 Olympics in London, UK

Medals in gold, silver and bronze

they're up for grabs for the winning Olympians 

out of all the athletes from around the world 

competing and excelling in their chosen games

at the 30th Olympiad in London, UK

where the athlete-participants gathered together

to break the world record in sports

events that will catapult them to fame

and fortune they've been working and dreaming of...

"Let the games begin, today," they say

in London, United Kingdom

where sports enthusiasts, celebrities, world leaders, and tourists flock

to witness the unity and diversity of humanity in action

of all participants and spectators in awe

with fun and anticipation and excitement

all for the glory and greatness

of sports competition and long tradition

that the season of summer 2012 offers and brings

to the world in peace, and turmoil in other areas

while winning victory is in the minds and hearts 

of all athletes and countries vying for honors

in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.

To all Olympians past and present
young and old

medalists and runner-ups and nearly victorious

your spirit soars while the games are played

and dreams fulfilled while enthusiasm overflows

with pride and joy beaming in every winner's heart

while tears of gladness and sadness mixed up.

London is glittering with gold, silver and bronze

as the Games of all games begin today and the dream is realized

now, hail to you all athletes of the world

you are the best and the chosen ones to compete

representing your country with pride and dignity

playing your best to win accolades and honors, indeed!  

(c) 2012 by chris a. quilpa