Watching the Olympics

Visiting some family, 
We sit and watch TV,
But mostly it’s a show or movie
I don’t want to see.

Today, though, the Olympics 
Kept me smiling and content
With a level of excitement 
Worth the hours that we spent.

Though it’s nice to see my sister,
Aunt and cousins, truth be told,
It is sweeter while we watch the U.S,
Going for the gold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wolf Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 8:17 PM
My sentiments exactly, Ilene. Perfectly penned, methinks.
Lane Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Except for watching the flubber dubbers US men’s relay team who can’t manage a proper baton handoff. I’ve enjoyed quite a bit of the Olympics, Ilene.
Rolland Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Us always win, gold, enjoyed your poem, as i enjoy Olympics on TV
Cunningham Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 6:41 PM
They've done really well, the US has athletes at the top of their game. Tom
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