The Olympic Games

The Olympic Games have ended.
Oh, what a show it's been
With athletes losing gracefully
And gracious when they win.

Bringing honor to their countries,
Their families and their sports,
Behind the scenes they mingled
And listened to reports.

The Chinese are a wonder.
They gobbled up the gold,
And stories of the show they staged
Forever will be told.

If only nations followed
The example of their youth,
We'd solve our problems without war,
And winners be in truth.

Before the games in London,
May the whole world be at peace.
May world leaders have learned lessons
And formed friendships such as these.

Joyce Johnson 8/27/08