NINE GOLD MEDALS
1.
The athletes had come from so many countries
To
run for the gold, for the silver and bronze
Many
weeks and months in training
All
building up to the games.
Reference to
the context: These lines showing an imaginary situation of a race in which
the contestants were ready to complete against one another to win the medal,
have been extracted from the poem entitled Nine Gold Medals written by David
Roth.
Here the poet
describes an international athletic event where the sportsperson from
different countries had come together to run for medals. All of them reared
dreams and aspirations in their hearts to win medals.
Explanation:
Once special Olympic games which meant for physically challenged sportsperson,
were organised. In this international sports event, many athletes came to
participate. All of them had dreams of achieving medals in this prestigious
event. They had cherished great determination, strong desire and aspiration to
get success in the event. By winning medals, they want to bring name and fame
for themselves and for their nation. All of them had been strenuously
practicing for months to run and to win and thus they had prepared themselves
in everyday for winning the medals. Nine athletes had qualified for the final
race of hundred metres. All the nine athletes were ready to run hundred metre
races.
2.
All round the field spectators were gathered
Cheering
on all the young women and men
Then
the final event of the day was approaching
The
last race about to begin.
Reference to
the context: These lines presenting the sight of the final event of the
Special Olympics, have been extracted from the poem entitled Nine Gold Medals,
written by David Roth.
Here the poet
describes the exciting sight of the ground where the last event of the Special
Olympics was going to take place. The hundred-metre race was about to begin.
Not only the athletes but also the spectators were full of enthusiasm and
excitement.
Explanation:
Nine athletes who had qualified for the final race of hundred meters were fully
prepared. It was the test of their preparations which they had been making for
a long time. With their strong desire, determination and dream of winning the
medal, they were about to enter the ground. The spectators, had already
gathered all around the ground to encourage the players. They seemed to be as
excited as the participants. All were aware of the fact that it was the final
event of the day. The last race was going to begin.
3.
The loudspeakers called out the names of the
runners
The
one hundred metres the race to be run
And
nine young athletes stood there determined
And
poised for the sound of the gun
Reference to
the context: These lines depicting the lasts event of hundred metre race of
the Special Olympics which was about to start and the excitement that pervaded
the atmosphere of the ground, have been extracted from the poem entitled Nine
Gold Medals, written by David Roth.
Here the poet
tells us about the determination and strong will power of winning the race of
those athletes who were called to run the final race.
Explanation: The
atmosphere of the ground was favourable to those nine athletes who were about
to come on the track to run their final race started, the name of all those nine
athletes participating in the race were announced through loudspeakers. Those
whose names were called, stood there with their determination at the sound of
gun fire which meant to start the race.
4.
The signal was given, the pistol exploded
And
so did the runners on hearing the sound
But
the youngest among them stumbled and staggered
And
he fell on his knees to the ground
Reference to
the context: These lines presenting the tragic fate of the youngest athlete
who fell on the running track, have been extracted from the poem entitled Nine
Gold Medals, written by David Roth.
Here the poet
describes the tragedy which took place with the youngest athlete who, as the
race started, fell on the track due to stumbling and could not run. And thus
his dream of winning the medal was shattered.
Explanation: As
it was known to all athletes participating in the final event of race that to
win gold in the international sports event was very prestigious and it could
bring fame and name for them, they seemed to preserving their will power and
determination. But a tragic incident took place with the youngest one. When the
signal was given with the pistol fire and the race started, the youngest
athlete stumbled, staggered and fell on the running track. By falling on the
track, he had lost the opportunity to win the gold medal. His aspirations and
dreams were shattered. He was entirely broken and was surrounded with the
feelings of utter disappointment.
5.
He gave out a cry of frustration and anguish
His
dreams and his efforts dashed in the dirt
But
as sure as I’m standing here telling the story
Now
it’s a strange one, but here’s what occurred
Reference to
the context: These lines showing how the youngest athlete felt after being
failure in the final race, have been extracted from the poem entitled Nine Gold
Medals, written by David Roth.
Here the poet
describes the heart- moving sight of the fallen athlete. The fallen athlete was
completely broken in heart. He was full of
frustration and disappointment.
His heart was crying in pain at his failure.
Explanation: As
the athlete began to run immediately after the staring pistol was fired, one of
the youngest fellows, somewhat weak physically, fell on the running track and
could not run again. He cried out in pain, frustration and disappointment. His
sole dream of winning medal in this prestigious competition was completely
shattered. All his efforts and preparations proved futile. He had trained hard
but did not get opportunity to show his talent. But whatever happened next was
very strange and astonishing. The next happening stunned every present in the
ground. Such strange thing did not happen in this competition by now.
6.
The eight other athletes stopped in their tracks
The
ones who had trained for so long to complete
One
by one they turned round and came back to help him
And
lifted the lad to his feet.
Reference to
the context: These lines conveying the idea of empathy and human values and
message that what values most in life is the sense of sharing others’ pains and
sorrows, have been extracted from the poem entitled Nine Gold Medals, written
by David Roth.
The poet has
projected human values through an imaginary situation. He brings to us that
true sportsmanship lies in sharing others’ pains and being helpful and
cooperative towards others. Those eight athletes who were full of the spirits
of competition, gave importance to human values and showed true sportsmanship
by helping their fallen fellow athlete.
Explanation:
According to the poet, when the youngest fellow who was competing with other
eight athletes, had fallen on the running track by stumbling. He gave out a
loud cry in utter pain, frustration and disappointment. As soon as the other
fellows heard his cry, they at once stopped at their places and instead of
continuing the race, turned back one by one and came to the help of their
fallen companion. Though they had been training and preparing themselves for a
long time for this important moment, they forgot their mission and came to help
the fallen fellow. They lifted their fellow to his feet.
7.
Then all nine runners joined hands and continued
The
one hundred metres reduced to a walk
And
the banner above that said “Special Olympics”
Could
not have been nearer the mark.
Reference to
the context: These lines celebrating human values pertaining to kindness
cooperation and empathy, have been extracted from the poem entitled Nine Gold
Medals, written by David Roth.
Here the poet
indicates how human values in sportsperson are as important as the spirit of
competition. Indeed, it was the spirit of true sportsmanship which forced the
eight athletes to leave their race incomplete and to come forward to help their
fallen fellow.
Explanation: The
nine runners were participating in Special Olympics to achieve their dreams of
winning the gold medal. All of them had been strenuously practicing for months
to run and to win, but a tragic situation came in their way. While running to
achieve their goal, the youngest runner fell down by stumbling and the other
eight runners, leaving their mission in the midway helped the fallen fellow.
Thus they set aside their desire to win. They empathised with him. They came
together as a group. They stood by each other. Joining each other’s hand, they
continued their race not by running but by walking. The banner added the
uniqueness of the event.
8.
That’ show the race ended, with nine gold medals
They
came to the finish line holding hands still
And
the banner above and nine smiling faces
Said
more than these words ever will.
Reference to
the context: These lines showing that sports is not only winning medals but
they are also about learning the values of cooperation, sharing, competing and
complementing, have been extracted from the poem entitled Nine Gold medals,
written by David Roth.
By presenting
the idea of empathy, the poet points out how human values are as important as
the spirit of competition. The poet presents the situation of a race where the
contestants leave aside their desire to win the medal to help a smaller and
weaker contestant.
Explanation: On
hearing the painful cry of the youngest fellow, the eight runners who seemed to
be determined to win the gold medal after making rigorous practice and
preparation, stopped their race in the midway and turned back to help their
fallen fellow showing true sportsmanship. By lifting him on his feet, all they
stood together and joining each other’s hands started walking to the finishing
line. In this way all the athlete
finished their race. Even after reaching on the finishing line, they still held
hands together. Now there was not one who won gold medal but all the nine
athletes were awarded with nine gold medals. The audience was so much moved by
this remarkable and unique sight that it stood up and clapped for their
wonderful behaviour. All the contestants displayed empathy turning the Special
Olympics into a really special one.
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