Light the Fire Within

3 2 1 And you're off down the mountain The clock ticks away at an unrealistic speed The same as your heartbeat right about now The first place competitor stands smugly at the line .01 of a second How did you slow up at that gate? Was it the screaming of the crowds That threw you off pace? Or maybe you're standing in the middle of the ice The judges sit warily to the side Your coach hoping, praying Knowing you can pull it off The soft music sweeps through your being You dance like a tiger Here it comes- the triple lutz The crowning point of the program Even though it's snowing you're warm Readying yourself to jump in that bobsled The three others standing behind you Their lives are in your hands You get a good push off Already leading from the first run Just one more turn And that elusive medal will be yours Just one more turn Your legs are growing weaker There's only one more skater in front of you The time to pass is now The bell lap has come The crowd's cheering is becoming stronger You push yourself beyond your limits Because you feel you must Those who watched the glorious exposition Displayed by these special people Were touched in their soul in a way That cannot easily be explained. We know the effort put forth by those athletes Envying, admiring, loving, feeling them. We were lucky enough to witness history And we'll never be the same.I was so sad when the Winter Olympics ended! *sniffle* Written February 27th, 2002 © on Feb 27 2002 02:05 AM PST   0 • 9