UBUNTU Bloghop

                                                                       

                                                                             
To celebrate her third blogoversary, Michelle Wallace at Writer-in-Transit, is hosting the UBUNTU Bloghop. "In Africa, there is a concept known as UBUNTU – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world, it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others." – Nelson Mandela.

Be sure to visit Michelle, and all of the other talented writers who have joined in the celebration. In the meantime, here is my attempt:

Rings That Bind

Working toward a dream,

Battling nail and tooth.

They finally come together,

To seek their greatest truth.

The spirit of Ubuntu,

Pride in blood and sweat.

Where language isn't a barrier,

And victory is anyone's bet.

Whether synchronized or solo,

Speed or stylized tricks.

The risks are monumental,

Points tumble off like bricks.

A skier's gotta soar,

A skater's gotta twizzle.

A winterland's the stage,

The ratings set to sizzle.

United in the stands,

As the torch blazes bold.

The finest are brightly cast,

In bronze, silver and gold.