Short Odd Man Out Poems

Once, a lonely number three
sat forlornly on my knee.
In his eyes, I saw despair
as he was sitting there.
"You needn't sniffle, cry or pout.
I too have been the odd man out."...

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Citius, altius, fortius,
Olympic motto
swifter, higher, stronger,
Latin you see
will it happen this year?
What about the pandemic?
Five rings
Five countries
Four begin with an A
Americas, Asia, Australia, Africa
Europe, odd man out
I hope it happens 
Without repercussions...

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The pair should be headed for fame
Behind, in the draw’r, out of aim.
     He was the one left,
     Not right; he’s bereft.
The sock was not chosen for game.

The sock was not chosen, and why?
Embarrassing gaff, he could die.
     Uncool was his sole.
     Unsewn, had a hole.
His match did not stop to say bye.

The right, he returned, with his win.
New left was alright with his skin.
     Ignored was old sock.
     Tossed out like a rock.
He’s bitter and holey as sin....

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