Monday, August 11, 2008

USA Pride

I watched
My adrenaline and voice rising
My heartbeat pumping faster and faster
Just do it, just do it I kept saying
For pride, for glory, for America the beautiful
Yet also for America, the country of major bullies, starting with Prez Bush
‘Cause we all know day by day the death toll rises in Iraq
The Vietnam-like war which makes no sense, never did, never will
Because thousands of American soldiers have died for a cause that Prez Bush really can’t explain
But Prez Bush for at least today, yesterday, perhaps tomorrow and maybe even the next two weeks
Will be engulfed in the excitement that is the Olympics
That is swimming sensation Michael Phelps
That is D-Wade and LeBron and Kobe
Lisa Leslie and all our other serious hoop-it-up ladies
That is USA track and field and boxing stars
That is our USA volleyball and water polo teams
That is, well, one pride, goal, one mission
One dream
And that dream it to be the best that we can possibly be
On the Olympic, international stage
Without violence playing a role
Just with heart, soul and guts to achieve ultimate glory.

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