O-C-T-E-T
Eight people won the Spelling Bee;
It seems that they were tied.
The winners, 12-14 years,
Were surely filled with pride.
In 20 rounds the judges couldn’t
Trip up anyone
Since prepping for this huge event
These kids consider fun.
While critics railed about their skills,
Called “useless” and “a waste,”
Such negativity appears
Both nasty and misplaced.
When athletes practice hours each day
To thus improve their game,
The spelling champs, in their own ways,
Do practically the same.
I much prefer one winner, but
These eight deserve our praise,
Possessing such abilities
That really do amaze.
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