Dragons Olympic Odyssey

a bright flame braving the overcast haze;

from a torch whose embers have remained unfazed;

eons ago a run that none foresaw;

would be the harbinger of the greatest sporting event one ever saw;
over the eras the bright Olympic torch flared;

overcoming many a trial,over riding many a strife,

spanning different lands and garbs,spanning different colours and races,
the spirit of the game always held at great heights,

is becoming one of force and might,

the dragon is raging fury with all strength,

taking its cruelty and dominance to new lengths;
sport has never been a prisoner of times,

preferring to be freedom's alter ego at all times;

can one honour and celebrate the walk of life?

when you crush freedom and humanity in your stride;
dragon has always been a symbol mythical;

symbolising a vast form of being flying regal;

an injured wing span will the same impact on the flight;

as what China is doing, if it feels, is doing right

The last couple of weeks have seen unmatched protests and agitation from all the corners of the world towards the impending Chinese Olympics. Tibetan protestors have left no stone unturned in making this event garner unprecedented attention in the recent histories. The Olympic torch-the symbol of unending spirit and spark; has been put off couple of times this time.

Many factions of opinions have evolved against and for the support of the protests. My two pence on the same- the world has become GLOBAL, in the truest sense of the word. No longer are we living in isolated environs having our own blessings and curses. Our doing anything remotely private and personal has impacts and effects far greater than what we can even comprehend. In such times, can tyranny and spirit of free existence, atrocities and hospitalities, force and free will co exist?

Only time will tell as to how different countries are going to react to this issue, how many will stand up for what they feel is right, how many will follow the majority, how many will take a lead...

This sport event has become.... what I would like to say .... a complete spoilsport!!!!

sriky