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Gather Together Olympians

(8/12/12) We are gathered here together To make this world better. Athletes from every nation Participating in this celebration. Everyone with a goal in mind To leave their mark at this time. It mattered not if it was swimming Pole vaulting , running ,volley ball In the water or on the land They was there to take a stand. Then I stop and think and in complete awe How this world gets together to reach a score. All problems are forgotten at this particular time As they cross the finish line. If we can do this for this short spell Then we should send these problems All to hell. Many walked away with smiles on their faces And some with tears in their eyes , and not Because they didn’t try. The OLYMPICS come every four years And they start training at a very young age Just so they could climb up that two foot step So that a judge can put a medal around their neck. They do this for their own gratification And to be honored by their nation. To feel the joy that this event brings Just like a ball player who gets that ring. I salute you one and all -you have reason to stand tall.

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Date: 8/13/2012 1:36:00 AM
Louis I agree with you completely, but lets not forget that they spend zillions on the olympics and poverty still can be seen in every country...David
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Louis Rams
Date: 8/15/2012 6:46:00 PM
we should try to have an olympic to save the children from poverty, but you and i know that will never be. thank you for your comment.

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