Rivalry

I would not like to be only and lonely

But sometimes being a sibling's no fun

When you are constantly wound up, looked down on

Tickled, punched, teased, chinese burned, overruled and outrun

When your doll is a victim of horseplay

and teddy's arm comes off when your brother plays ball

Given the choice of being an only or sibling

Well... 

I wouldn't change it at all*

*(but my teddy might)

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The Contest

"Ring!"

The bell goes

Seconds out

He adjusts his costume

Nervous

Sweat drips into his waistband

"Ring!"

Referee

Stands aloof

Eyes fixed on the event

Ready

To intervene when needed

"Ring!"

Figures move

Strangest dance

They spar and clash with words

Duelling

They fill the time allowed

"Ring!"

Speed date ends

Couples split

To write secret scores in peace

Wait now

To see if someone liked them

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Transposing Trapeze

Audience watch them swing in silence apart from the sudden gaps

London 2012

The feats of lycra clad giants on screen

With taut bodies of muscle and flesh

Bear no resemblance to any sports that I've seen

When gym knicker clad in white aertex vest

So when did my sports day hell

Turn to an Olympic cheering swell?

©cih12