Read together
Come gather 'round, young ones, and listen with care
For a tale of athletes who dared to share
Their skills in a competition, a grand ceremony
Of strength, speed, and grace, oh how phony!
First up is the gymnast, so nimble and light
Who performs with such poise, a wondrous sight
She flips and she twirls, with a dash of great skill
A true champion, who makes every move thrill
Next up is the athlete, who runs with such speed
A marathoner, who never gives up or concedes
He pushes himself to the limit, with every stride
And crosses the finish line, with great pride
Then comes the pentathlon, a fierce dual of might
Where competitors clash, in a glorious fight
They swim and they run, they shoot and they fence
Each scenario, a chance to showcase their immense
Finally, we end with a grand ceremony
Where all the athletes come together in harmony
To celebrate their achievements, and cheer for each other
As they stand tall, like sisters and brothers
So young ones, take heart, and remember this tale
Of the athletes who dared, to compete and not fail
May their spirit inspire you, to follow your dreams
And achieve great things, no matter how hard it seems.
Talk about it
Reflection
- Which athlete did you find the most impressive, and why?
- What did you think of the pentathlon, where competitors had to participate in different sports?
- How did the athletes feel after completing their competitions?
- What can we learn from the athletes' determination and perseverance?
- Have you ever participated in a sports competition, and how did it make you feel?