When Bronze Is Golden

The finish line was well in reach

Just meters up ahead

The threshold I would surely breach

My legs though felt like lead

I’m thirty meters out in front

My body, breaking down

Now second place has joined the hunt

I may not claim the crown

This victory was now in doubt

My stamina, unsound

Then suddenly my legs gave out

I tumbled to the ground

The second runner passed me up

She’s focused on the goal

Now she’ll be holding up the cup

It’s nothing though she stole

Another runner’s closing fast

But stopped right where I lay

This could just mean she’ll medal last

A heavy price to pay

This Angel helped me to my feet

An act profoundly kind

Although this means she might be beat

Compassion’s on her mind

She helped me to the finish line

This kept the pack at bay

Who was this new found friend of mine

And what words could I say

As medals go, I can’t complain

Who cares which medal’s worst

I did something I can’t explain

And nudged her over first