The Final Five
Aug 9, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Team USA waves to fans during the women’s team finals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-GRP-656 ORIG FILE ID: 20160809_sal_usa_482.JPG
Jewels sparkling red, white and blue
our gymnasts line up center stage
introduced to the whole wide world
their youthful, sweet smiles ablaze
They have dreamed of this moment
a chance to compete and win gold
stand on the podium, eyes on their flag
and have their team journey be told
Their team captain leading the way
Uneven bars to floor to vault to beam
performing with inner confidence
Awesome women, fierce and Final team
Nervous parents and gymnastic fans
hold their breath on each trick
hoping each does their best
without faux pax or unforgiving slip
Awaiting excitedly their last team score
staring, hands held, at the above board
intense coaches await in hesitant silence
Yes! this U.S. Olympic team has soared
Best gymnastic team on this planet
women receive their necklace with gold
for all their sacrifice and hard work
The Final Five story awesomely told
By: Patricia ‘Golden Girl’ Lynne