The Poetry of Ann Margetson

At last they have started, the Olympics of two-thousand ten
They have been anticipated, since I can’t remember when,
We have cheered the torch through many places everywhere
Across this our great land that is so free and truly fair.

The opening ceremonies brought tears to my ageing eyes,
Over eighty counties coming to win an Olympic prize,
Hundreds of athletes entering full of joy and pride
With the feeling of excitement none of them wanted to hide.

Spellbound millions watched that wonderful, inspiring show,
Many I feel would feel proud to be Canadian and tears flow,
Let us share that great camaraderie we felt watching yesterday
And sit back and relax as seventeen days just pass away.

A note of sadness for one young athlete from Georgia died
One athlete missing as his team mates walked side by side,
The whole assembly felt the pain and stood as they entered in,
It would be rather special if a medal that Country could win.

I must admit a lazy couch potato I am surely going to be,
As I watch the Winter Olympics my favourites you see.
I’ll try and imagine the pressure all those athletes must feel
I know they’ll do their best and if they fail I hope they heal.

M Ann Margetson
Copyright Feb 13 2010

Here is the Olympic Torch for all of us to see
On display in all it’s grace and slender majesty.
Later to be carried across our great land
It’s meaning of light and strength so grand.
This symbol represents a lot of tears, sweat and pain,
And I wonder if the torch will pass our way again?
Have your photo taken showing that you really care
Be more than a spectator but in the vision share.
A light to shine in darkness showing all the way
To a better future and many a happy day.
A never dying flame for all mankind to see
a sign of warm true friendship and excellency.
We may never be Olympians or hold the torch up high
But we can all understand the true reason why
This symbol seems important in every way
So let us all celebrate it’s presence on this day.
The Royal Bank sponsors ‘The Torch’ going everywhere
And now it is here with us a joy we all can share.

M Ann Margetson

Copyright July 1st 2009

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HOLDING THE OLYMPIC TORCH

It was only for a moment that the torch was in my hand,

A proud Canadian with sweet joy I did quietly stand

Trying to fight away the tears that wanted to flow,

But should I be ashamed but let the emotions show?

Many came to hold the torch, both young and old

I wonder in the future how many tales will be told

Of the day they held that Olympic torch full of grace

And the expressions of awe on the listener’s face.

A wonderful photograph as proof to often show

Mine will go in my remembering book that I know,

Then when my life on earth is ended others will see

That for just a moment that Torch was close to me.

Inside the bank are tributes to local Olympians of old

Think of the stories and effort that does unfold.

All the hard work this great effort to achieve

To represent your country a great honour to receive.

Thank you to the Royal Bank for showing you care

For the love of the Olympics and letting us share

A moment of glory with the torch in many a hand,

Let us hope that peace and harmony we all may understand.

M Ann Margetson

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