Youth, artistry, strength and fascination <br />Rosy cheeks glowing with compassion <br />Skating with magnificent speed and grace <br />Filling the rink with such confidence on your face <br />You pacified me with your iron will <br />When you skated, my heart stood still <br />What is it about you that I so greatly admire? <br />So ardently unique, you burn like fire <br />Flashes of passion and greatness shine through your eyes <br />You are divine, the only one I idolize <br />Style and sophistication pour from your soul <br />You are a diamond amongst a world of coal <br />Talent and determination won you the gold <br />Now the future is up to you to unfold <br />An aura of self-confidence punctuates your style <br />You take my breath away with your priceless smile <br />And make skating so worthwhile :)<br /><br />Ann Castaldi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-poem-for-ilia-kulik/
