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The Olympic Spirit

    A long time ago, grandpa told me
       amateur athletes crossed oceans and paid the fees 

    Every four years a noble spirit arose
       emblazoned on a torch, fiery and free 

    A spirit clear, shining bright and true
       the Olympic spirit, one that cut through

    The claptrap of power, regulation and rules
       crossing the finish line in brotherhood
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Lawless Avatar
July 25, 2024 at 5:03 AM
now they just want to finish in the money
Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Perfectly true, John.
Summers Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 10:06 PM
It was a beautiful thought once but in the world today who knows. John
Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Yep. They just want to finish 'in the money,' as John Lawless aptly commented. ~ Gershon
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