The Chickadees of the Arctic (Winter Games)
Contributed by Nan Potts
Boreal Chickadees of the North,
Inspired artists, then rising forth,
Graced the games ‘midst chirps and cheers,
Hosted teams of far-off Northern tiers.
You watched them flit around padded ice,
Frolic, cavort, like capering mice.
Then upon stage, with togs donned,
They strutted too, when the lights came on.
Athletes gone but the games continue,
Strong, new teams face a future venue.
Yet our chicks, ‘bide the Valley,
Delighting folks, is up their alley.
Artisans stitched their guise, Together,
Made of stuff, like foam, fluff and feather.
Worn by wee, fledging kidletts,
They won all hearts at vying vignettes.
(*Rising Strong Together — AWG’s 2024 motto)