can someone please write this down and send me a copy
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Stanza wise explanation
Stanza 1
The athletes had come from all over the country
To run for the gold, for the silver and bronze
Many weeks and months of training
All coming down to these games.
Explanation:
The poem refers to a 'Special Olympics meant for differently abled persons. The athletes
from different countries came to participate in various sports events. They were fired with
the longing to win a medal, gold, silver or bronze. They knew the competition had to be very
tough. So they had slogged hard to reach the peak of their performance and put in a lot of
their time in preparation and training.
Stanza 2
The spectators gathered around the old field
To cheer on all the young women and men
The final event of the day was approaching
Excitement grew high to begin
Explanation:
The spectators who had come in droves to cheer the athletes were sitting all around the field
and were as enthusiastic and excited as the participants were. They cheered up the young
athletes in every way. The day was drawing to a close. The final event of the day was about
to begin. It was the last race, a hundred-metre race. A feeling of excitement filled the air.
Everyone waited expectantly.
Stanza 3
The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them
The hundred-yard dash and the race to be run
These were nine resolved athletes in back of the starting line.
Poised for the sound of the gun.
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