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Olympics

(written just now)

 

I see America

in the eyes of The Final Five.

I see America

in the eyes of Michael Phelps

I see America

in the eyes of Simone Manuel

I see America

not just in the gold, the silver, and the bronze

 

I see America

in the eyes of every struggle;

in the eyes of every athlete

representing every country,

in each of their eyes

each strife

each striving

to be something

for their country

for their family

for themselves

for humanity.

 

I see America

in all their eyes,

reflecting the light of the torches,

burning for freedom,

from anarchy,

from tyranny.