Forced against his desire, and made to punch, and jab
Michael Bentt never intended to be one of boxing world’s fab
In a sport where ‘colour’ mattered more than aesthetics and quality
Surya Bonaly failed to buck the trend yet found a passion giving her glee
Jean Van De Velde’s meltdown at the very last hole cost him the Open
Only to open the Doors to a world where peace, tranquility and service did beckon
In the vocabulary of the daft these athletes may have been losers from within
They are true champions possessing statures Gargantuan.
(Word Count: 96)
Sammi Cox Weekend Writing Prompt #195
