It's here again. Another four year span culminating in Olympics. This year Paris hosts after 100 years since serving as host country.
A novelty opening has competing countries sailing around the Seine. Flags waving cheering to onlookers
It is the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago's nineteenth appearance at the Summer Olympics (although the Trinidad and Tobago athletes previously attended four other editions under the British colony and under the West Indies Federation)
The summer Olympics presents the best of the best to a worldwide audience. Every athlete doing his or her best for their countries.
Those fans not so lucky to be in the Paris stands view their TV screens and other devices.
a medal winner
smothered in hugs and kisses -
wears her country flag
I learned a lot from your haibun, Gillena.
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I love how your prose conveys the best of the Olympics, and of Trinidad &Tobago's participation in the games; that haiku personalizing those themes is a wonderful denoument! Brava, Gillena!
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Love your haiku! So vivid and full of emotion.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your appreciation, CRIS
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Your enjoyment of the Olympics and pride in your country’s team shine through your haibun, Gillena. Those four years passed so quickly.
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Your haibun is interesting and educational !!!! Cheers to the athletes.
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