A Myth May Better Be Than Truth

Stripping Santa Clause of the crown of God Would scarce him a lesser-loved old man make, No use faulting Truth Fairy to face fraud, They are not there standing on title's stake; Some myths that motivate inspiring youths Far better be than fire-attested truths. Armstrong perhaps was tough, doping or not, That has done to the world a world of good, Rekindling hearts by curse of cancer wrought, Inspiring them to fight old attitude; Starved is this world of a role model rare, To scare head-strong truths with a strong-arm dare. Scarce is this world at war with fairness creams, Hair transplants, nor cosmetic skin routine— To look nigh better yon god-given means, Nor is seeding by tube satanic sin; The world's fine with photo-shopped touch-up look, Images cooked ere loaded on Facebook. But a li'le trace of banned drug is too much— To him that has lived with no crouching crutch. _______________________________________________________________ Lance Armstrong, the holder of many a cross-country Cycling world records, who defeated debilitating fatal disease like cancer with sheer will power to fight with it, and was an inspiration to thousands of cancer patients, apart from today's youth in general, was recently stripped of all his titles in a USADA's dogged hunt. Note: The subsequent facts of the case though indicate that Armstrong perhaps was guilty of drug abuse, I feel, the core truth stated here still stands. Drug abuse has become too common. It is perhaps because inducements for it—the money power if a player wins—has sky-rocketed. Sports has become a means of minting money, even business. Sports is no more an innocent game to enjoy. Yet, he was a symbol of grit and determination and courage against insurmountable odds. A myth has been broken. But some myths seem to serve better than truths. ___________________________________________________________________ - Happenings (Satire) | 11.09.12 |