Harking back to 2012...a lifetime ago!
Febrile kindled flame
gathering energy on
deluged thoroughfares
banishing our ruined dreams
fresh vision broadcast
the nation focused
reminiscent spectacle
of our heritage
gone the touchstone of its soul
the flint and tinder
struck by our forebears
tillers of the untamed earth
servants and soldiers
merchants, miners and martyrs
bringers of quick light
vicarious now
the hope of saving glory
coffers overdrawn
no securities gilt-edged
faint hearts overwrought
seams, today seamless
our lottery's tarnished coin
spent and spent again
the lure of medals hinting
new Jerusalem
Seize the pick, the pen, the spade
the simple plough and harrow
bind up wounds, support the sick
life's not fair's true sportsmanship
our children's gold tomorrow!
