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My idol raced into the history books with record shattering feats, but fell from dizzying heights, stripped of honours and respect. I halted in my tracks, numb, disappointed and betrayed! -------------------------- Number of words = 30 Ben Johnson was a Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter who became the world record holder for the 100 metres in the 1988 Olympics. He was stripped of all honours when he was caught using illegal drugs. ------------------------------------- Paul Callus ~ 1st December 2015 Contest: Fallen (25-30 words) Sponsor: Nette Onclaud Placed 4th

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Funom Makama

Date: 12/17/2015 4:00:00 AM

lines with curves of wisdom and landscapes of awe! My mind is in a park of joy to how I manage selecting this page. Keep on writing dear poet and as always, a wonderful 7 without a doubt!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/17/2015 4:36:00 AM

Thank you Funom for the awesome, encouraging feedback...and the high rating! ~ Wishing you all the best. // paul

Johnnie Hynson

Date: 12/11/2015 6:31:00 PM

I remember it well, and the tragedy. So nicely done and congratulations from a new member.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/12/2015 3:30:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Johnnie. Glad you enjoyed. Pleased to meet you...will be paying your posts a visit. All the best. // paul

Angie Thomas

Date: 12/8/2015 6:37:00 AM

It's always disappointing when the people we looked up to turn out to be fakes or cheaters. Its a well written, poem. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2015 1:56:00 PM

So true, Angie! I think the worst are those friends who let us down. Thank you or stopping by; a welcome visit:) ~ Regards // paul

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 12/5/2015 8:33:00 PM

pairs well with jan's poem of another fallen sporting hero - congrats on your deserved win!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/6/2015 4:47:00 AM

Thank you Charlotte:) Yes, both Jan and I looked to athletes for inspiration, though for different reasons. ~ Have a lovely day:) // paul

David Mohn

Date: 12/5/2015 5:06:00 PM

I remember this well Paul...this was one of the first big drug scandals in sports that I can remember...nicely done, congrats

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:55:00 PM

Yes, David...that is why it made all the headlines! Such a pity, for in reality he had big talent! Thank you for stopping by. ~ Regards // paul

Len Gasun

Date: 12/5/2015 9:04:00 AM

Such a dazzling verse with the inspiration of the theme my dear friend, Paul. Thank you so much for sharing and warm Congrats on your win! Hugs and cheers! love lots, Leonora

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:53:00 PM

Such a pleasure to have you visiting with your lively flair and warm comments, Leonora:) Thank you for lighting up my page! warm regards and hugs...paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/4/2015 9:40:00 PM

Wonderful verse n win Paul.. big congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:42:00 PM

Thank you, Upma! I sensed you were here...the shining light gave you away:) ~ Regards // paul

Skat A

Date: 12/4/2015 8:12:00 PM

Hi Paul, Congrats on your wonderful win. SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:39:00 PM

Thank you, Skat...will be paying you a visit soon:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2015 7:10:00 PM

great way to deal with the topic by using a fallen sports hero Paul. BIG congrats for your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:19:00 PM

Thank you Andrea; I read most of the winning entries and there are some pretty good and unique ones!! Regards // paul

Rob Carmack

Date: 12/4/2015 6:41:00 PM

I remember him. Congrats on your placement.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:24:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with congrats, Rob. All the best. // paul

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 12/4/2015 4:45:00 PM

A well written piece. Congratulations on your placement.........A.M.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:31:00 PM

Thank you Afolabi. Always a pleasure to have you visiting! Regards // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 12/4/2015 4:38:00 PM

I'm back to say congrats again! Well deserved win Paul!! -lu *Smiles*

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 4:40:00 PM

Thank you for a repeat visit, Laura, and for the wishes and congrats:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 12/4/2015 4:27:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 8:44:00 AM

Thank you Jan, both for the congrats and the comments you posted down below:) I'm out breath...panting, trying to catch up! Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 12/3/2015 11:58:00 PM

Yes, Paul, I think that this was the moment when the downward spiral began with aplummeting parade of famous names. Along with you, I think that the whole world was shocked. Good write, goo luck. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:17:00 PM

Hi Viv (and CayCay)!! Talk of cheating in sport was not new then, but Ben's case made big news, following hard on his huge success and world records. Now we take these news for granted (too many fresh cases being reported), and that is why so many have lost trust and joy in sport. ~ Regards // paul

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/4/2015 3:46:00 AM

I can't resist a comment. An event from 1988 had us shocked, a similar event in 2015, would not. I liked the world better when we were shockable ... CayCay

Cherl Dunn

Date: 12/3/2015 6:08:00 PM

Dear Paul You never stop amazing me my friend with your talents, you have a way of showing so many different types of emotions and express them so well, this is a great entery for the contest, I'll cross my fingers for you my friend, enjoyed the read tonight, and you have a wonderful weekend to come, always your good friend, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 5:00:00 PM

Thank you for your generous comments, Cherl:) So pleased that you enjoyed. Your faith in it has not gone to waste...it did emerge on the winning side:) Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 12/3/2015 4:55:00 AM

Excellent. Lovely poem. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Best of luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 4:48:00 PM

So glad you enjoyed it, Ravi. Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments. All the best. // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 12/2/2015 3:02:00 PM

Wonderful poem, gl in the contest! :)-lu *smiles*

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/2/2015 8:33:00 AM

Paul, I vaguely remember the story. I enjoyed reading your well written informative write. Good job. Best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 4:27:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Alexis:) Your wishes brought me luck:) // paul

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 12/2/2015 6:00:00 AM

So sad. I wish they would give athletes second chances. I don't know...

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 4:17:00 PM

Hi Njeri, lovely to have you visiting:) They do give them a second chance, but, like Ben Johnson, they become repeat offenders:( That is the worst part of it. ~ Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/1/2015 9:34:00 PM

Hi Paul, when he won he was a GREAT Canadian, when he was caught they said "Damn Jamaican" LOL

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 3:58:00 PM

That's human nature, Arthur! We twist things depending on where the wind is blowing from! Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/1/2015 8:22:00 PM

Hello Paul... cheating through drugs is bad enough, but what effect does it have in later life. Of course, the athletes have minders urging them to reach greater heights and forget that they are humans also - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 4:00:00 PM

Yes, negative belated health effects lie in waiting, Lindsay. But the lure of fame and money is hard to resist! // paul

Constance La France

Date: 12/1/2015 7:19:00 PM

Paul, I recall that terrible time in 1988, the whole country was disappointed. Great write and best of luck in the contest ~

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 3:43:00 PM

It was a big let-down, Constance! These things occur frequently; Lance Armstrong is another recent idol who let many down...after years of cheating, denying and lying! ~ Regards // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/1/2015 6:54:00 PM

A shame that he felt the need to cheat to win. Great poem my friend. And he fell mightily! A7

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2015 3:38:00 PM

It is a shame, Robert, but financial gain combined with a hunger for fame are often hard to resist! ~ Thank you and regards, my friend. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 12/1/2015 6:25:00 PM

How our idols fall from grace - such a sad scene and we have seen it all too often in sports:-( hugs jan xx