The Peaceful Five Rings

It’s impossible to keep

Under the floor, we should not sweep

A strategic sporting plan ever so sweet

Cooling off, the summer global heat

Medal here

Throwing the javelin spear

Later enjoying German beer

Maybe French bread

No one is reported dead

Only athletes performing their international best

Battling their well-trained competitive test

As they talk

And walk

Strutting the peaceful march

Runner’s parch

Fast they go

Presenting an entertaining show

For all to know

Their names

Playing the five interlocking ring games

Returning home

Not alone

Or in a box

Instead, just having sweaty sox

Needing a wash

With Mother exclaiming, “gosh’

“What is this?”

Just a welcoming home kiss

For a job well done

Engaging in diplomatic fun

Even know you did not win

No one needed to call the next of kin

For an immature decision

Made during the all-important invading mission

Ordered from above

Instigated by hate, not love

One day when doing reflection

Debating power play addiction

Good times you will remember

Instead of burying, those who were dismembered