Tell us about the last thing you got excited about.
Asked about excitement
My mind turns first to sport.
I’m thinking Paris Olympics
And Kelly Hodgkinson’s Gold.
The women’s 800 metres
Where Kelly was favoured to win
Though disappointed twice before
On her our hopes were pinned.
She took it out right from the first
Our Kelly took the lead
But maybe she’d gone out too quick?
Would such a plan succeed?
Twice round the track
Ahead of the pack
But they’re still on her heels.
The tape was in sight
And we all had a fright
It looked like they might catch her up.
But Kelly was bold
She pushed from the front
Kelly held on to win.
The joy on her face
A thing to behold
She brought it home!
The Gold!
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