Glory on Ice and Snow

The Olympics at Sochi

Pinnacle of practice

and years of performance

Eyes of the world

Follow in awe



Bodies of strength

and stamina

taut-muscled

ripple

and stretch, pull and expand

over boards and blades

in sync, on course,

over ice and snow.



Speed and technique

Unique with finesse

Mask ease of the feat

For the gold, the prize.



Win for oneself, the sport,

the team, and the nation

Who is the best of them all?

The One who created

the body, the skill,

gave privilege, zeal,

and success,

Is neglected, almost forgotten,

as we glory in the creature He made.