The Queen's helicopter parachute jump
The Queen's helicopter parachute jump
I wonder what the rest of the world will think,
How far will their opinion of our Olympic ceremony sink.
So much going on hard to pick up on the screen,
A jumble of ideas,a thousand stories,transmitting what has been.
Personally,most of the time I was rigidly bored,
Like watching a football match when no-one has scored.
The commentary was awful,a truly bad show,
Until the Queen jumped from a helicopter and stole the show.
The monarch appeared as head of state,
Her acting debut was awesome and great.
Overall the ceremony was a damp squib with no bang,
Saved by a majestic performance from which our memories will hang.
Bring on the joy of winning the medals,
By running ,jumping and pressing the pedals.
Tommy Carroll
Tue 7th Aug 2012 13:59
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