An ordinary Sunday in December.
Here I am without an inkling
on a Sunday, thinking it normal.
Here I wait in an endless gap
between wishing and fulfilment.
Here I am, without prophetic sight,
hearing the collective engine roar
while consumed by anticipation.
Here is my Checo, starting fifth on the grid.
Rounding a bend...CRASH!...spinning off.
Now last. My stomach churning.
NO! Oh no!! All hope lost.
I am crushed, not again!
Hang on a minute - where's your faith?
He's good with tyres and at overtaking.
What kind of fan are you
to imagine the worst? LOOK -
he's already fourth from the back!
My Mexican Hero, streaming through the pack -
he's third now, oh dare I hope?
A ten year wait, already too long.
Willing, hoping, praying that today's his day.
HE'S JUST TAKEN THE LEAD!!
The go go go of adrenaline rush - my heart
in sync with his - pounding.
Oh please Checo, no mistakes now!
Such euphoria. Feeling for him,
willing him on...
THE CHEQUERED FLAG!!
He's done it - he's done it!!!
The sixth of December, twenty-twenty,
in Bahrain...a Sunday
so extraordinary, so spectacular,
that I'll remember for the rest of my life!
YAY!! π²π½ππ²π½ππ²π½ππ²π½ππ²π½ππππ
Congrats, Checo, on your first F1 victory!!
Here's hoping for many more next year with your new team, Red Bull πππ
SEASONS GREETINGS EVERYONE...STAY SAFE AND HAPPY, AND HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!! XXXXXXX
Many events that occur in life are all full of twists and turns but from all of them we will always find a path of peace that we will achieve in the future.
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Thank you, my friend...so much!ππ
DeleteHow lovely - for him, for you, and his other fans.
ReplyDeleteHis first ever win really made my day! Yay!!
DeleteWe fans were ecstatic!! Lol
Thank you, my dear friend.ππ
Much love and hugs xxx
Enjoyed. Only ordinary until it’s not.
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DeleteThank you, Sue...so much!ππ
ReplyDeleteWe fans have been celebrating for most of the month now...have gone from thinking he had no drive next year...to euphoria!! Lol xxx
Many thanks, Anthony...indeed, at the beginning of the race I believed all was lost, and then...victory!!!ππ
DeleteThank you.π
My sweet Ygraine,
ReplyDeleteToday my desire goes beyond praising your beautiful text, it goes with a loving kiss and the need to say that I am happy to have you in my life.
Merry Christmas (2020 is not over, nor the virus is over in this dystopian year), but we are still here and we will continue, we will have happiness in our days again, BELIEVE!
Many kisses!!!
Doug, my dear friend, it is such a privilege to have you in my life too. ππ
DeleteYou have taught me to believe in a future...and that is the greatest gift of all. Oh thank you...from my heart.❤
HAPPY NEW YEAR πππ And may it be a safe and happy one for you...ππ
Many Kisses xxx
You sure are a true fan and your excitement was captured in each and every word!
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing writer, my beautiful soul sister...totally amazing!!!
Merry Christmas my Beautiful Soul Sister ππ π☕
Big Hugs and Much Love Always ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That was such an amazing race, dearest Jan...and we fans were absolutely ecstatic!!π²π½ππ
DeleteIt has taken 10 years for Checo to achieve his first win, so this was truly fantastic!! Yay!!!ππ
Oh thank you, my beautiful Soul Sister...my most heartfelt thanks! You are SO kind!πΉπΉ
I hope your Christmas was a truly magical one, and...
Have a Happy and Safe New Year ππΎππππ
All my love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
long time not see Formula 1, ahh I'm only know Michael Schumacher
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember Michael Schumacher...he was a great driver!ππ
DeleteMany thanks, my friend...and
A HAPPY NEW YEAR ππΎπ
Great article and experience about your idol. Stay safe and Have a nice weekend
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Vicky...I really appreciate that!ππ
DeleteWishing you a great week...and
A HAPPY NEW YEAR πππ
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Oh thank you so much!ππ
DeleteAnd wishing you all the same there...also, stay safe and happy! πππΎπ
Greetings from Hampshire.
So cool!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Beautiful Soul! Sending Big Hugs and Much Love!
Aww, thank you so much, Sweetie...I have really missed you!
DeleteI do so hope you are all staying safe and well there, and...
Have a Happy New Year.πππΎπ
Lots of love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Merry Christmas ππ
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much!ππ
DeleteAnd wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR ππππ xxx
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, my friend!!ππ
DeleteI hope your holidays have been magical, and
Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR ππππ
Happy New Year, stay safe everyone!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!ππ
DeleteI hope you had a lovely Christmas, and wish you a
HAPPY NEW YEAR ππΎπππ
Hugs xxx
Oh thank you...so much, Tennis!ππ
ReplyDeleteWishing the same for you...and
Have a HAPPY and SAFE NEW YEAR ππΎπππ
You said you were going to do a post about Checo's amazing win, and I am so pleased you did.
ReplyDeleteBoth Eddie and I hope he does well with Red Bull next season :)
Sending my good wishes.
All the best Jan
Oh I am so happy you enjoyed the poem...and thank you so much.ππ
DeleteYes, couldn't possibly let that phenomenal win pass without an attempt to capture it's essence!!π
Absolutely, fingers crossed for next season!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR ππΎπππ...and hugs xxx
An extraordinary momentum for Checo, for his first F1 victory ..., he is indeed a champion to be proud of πππ .
ReplyDeleteHappy year-end holidays my dear friend YGraine.
I pray that happiness will always be with you.
Regards π€
Oh thank you SO much, my dear friend...I really appreciate that!ππ
DeletePraying for your happiness too...and
Wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR ππΎπππ
Hugs xxx
wow !!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletefor the first time of my life i enjoyed that rush hour even my eyes were off screen dear Ygraine and this credit goes to your mastery over expression :)
i used to watch sports with parents on national tv ,it was single channel we had back then thirty years ago and right before regular transmission sports were shown for three hours :)
i would find car race very exciting but watching accidents was horrible
Merry Christmas dear friend ,may you step into new year with more health peace and happiness amen!
hugs!
Dearest Baili...oh thank you, from the depths of my heart!! You are so very kind, and your encouragement is truly appreciated!!ππ
DeleteWishing you all that same health, peace and happiness too...
HAPPY NEW YEAR, my beautiful and precious friend ππππ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
F1 also seduced me on Sundays. But it was all over, first the overtaking was rare (despite the extra help), then the races started to be broadcast on a channel that I don't have. However, I discovered American ovals, which are much more exciting (overtaking, spectacular accidents, etc., etc.).
ReplyDeleteI really liked your poem, it smells like burnt tires ...
HAPPY NEW YEAR, as far as possible and safely.
Confine yourself but do not shut yourself down, infect others with hope and promote the contagion of peace, fraternity and social justice.
Kisses.
Oh I am so glad you enjoyed, Jaime...and thank you so much!ππ
DeleteI have watched the American Ovals too, but they are a bit too dangerous for me...I can't bear to watch when they crash!π
Wishing you A HAPPY NEW YEAR ππΎπππ...with much happiness, health and fulfilled wishes!
Kisses xxx
Absolutely The Most Brilliant F1 Review Ever - Well Done - You Amaze Me With Every Post - Sending The Best Of Vibes - Stay Strong
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Oh WOW...thank you so, so much!!ππ
DeleteI'm really happy you enjoyed!!
Wishing you A HAPPY NEW YEAR ππΎπππ...and all the happiness, health and positivity in the world!!!
Cheers ππ
Wonderful! Sport is a wonderful metaphor for life and I believe that we all have a big win inside us, just waiting for a chance to come out.
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xo
WOW...what a fabulous thought... here's to finding that win inside each one of us!!ππ
DeleteThank you so, so much, my dear friend!
HAPPY NEW YEAR ππππ...and stay safe and happy!ππ