Winners Are Grinners Poem by Francis Duggan

Elation in victory and sadness in defeat
Where the best in the World for glory compete
At the Olympic Games where legends are made
True greatness from memory never seems to fade
When the Champion Olympians to the forever long gone
Their sporting achievements in history destined to live on
Like in all things of life the Olympic winners are grinners and can celebrate
But for those who lose out on a medal the disappointment is great
For them there won't be a homecoming parade
Even where the best compete only few make the grade
To win an Olympic medal the dream of many a young girl and boy
But at the London Olympics there is sadness and joy
In sports as in life for one to win others have to lose it is this way
And winners are grinners as some like to say.