Armstrong V/S Armstrong Poem by Neale Castelino

Tale of two cities
Story of two men
This is a strange dichotomy.
Of cycling and astronomy.

One born in Wapakoneta named Neil
Other in Plano named Lance
One destined to walk on the moon.
Other to conquer the Tour de France.

Neil flew them all.
Jets, rockets, helicopters and gliders.
Lance became the Champion
Of Champion of just two wheelers.

Neil defied gravity.
In his Apollo 11 lunar lander.
Lance won the title 7 times.
While fighting testicular cancer.

Spacewalk, rock samples, lunar dust
Scientific research for the National Aeronautical & Space Administration
Livestrong, Yellow bands. Cancer research.
"To inspire and to empower" - mission of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

"How did you do it Neil? " asked Lance.
"Simple - With the nation behind you, prayer and hope."
"And you Lance? ". Inquired Neil.
"Thought you wouldn't ask - Strong legs... and shots of dope".

'One small step for man,
one giant leap for mankind"
"Performance enhancing drugs.
And amphetamine."

One hailed a hero.
And a toast of the nation
Other giving blood and urine tests.
Under allegations and investigations.

Armstrong v/s Armstrong
It's a bizarre head to head.
One will have to live the shame.
While the other one...is dead.