Nine Gold Medals by David Roth
Summary of Nine Gold Medals Nine gold medals is a poem written by David Roth, an American rock vocalist. It draws inspiration from the nine differently-abled athletes in a Special Olympic event. The first stanza tells about the athletes present to participate in the Special Olympics. They have come from all over the world. The medals they are competing for are gold, silver and bronze. The second stanza takes us through the large audience which is present there as it cheers on for the participants. We see how they cheer on through the day and enjoy merrily. Finally, the last event arrives, which is race. It is one of the most awaited events. The announcers have announced the names of the runners who are going to participate in this hundred-meter race. In total, nine people are participating and all of them wish to win as they line up behind the starting point. All of them are now waiting for the sound of the gun. As the pistol explodes, it is a signal for the race to begin. Thus, al