That Tear – is priceless to acquire.The prerequisites are few but demanding with conviction, courage, and commitment.
That Tear – has a vision.The view of the dream of excellence and the focus of hard work and demanding improvement.
That Tear – you see from the eye of the Olympian, is in fact, the true Spirit of the Games, never to be seen any place else.No other sport or assembly can claim it.Only a camera can capture it.
That Tear – may be irrelevant to others, since they can not buy it.Only the Olympian has earned it.This true expression from the perfection, pride, and privilege of dedication to have struggled, knowing they had done their best, at this moment in time.The entry fee is free.
That Tear – in fact, is the Olympic experience.The spirit of the lasting reminder of ones’ wonder of their innerself; both collectively with ones’ soul and the Olympic Flame that will never burn out.
That Tear – the spirit of true emotion will be with the Olympian for life.That is God’s gift – a greater gift than the medal itself.
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Rink wrote this poem during the 1984 Olympic Games, hosted by Los Angeles, California. Being seated in the coliseum, as a fan and observer, he experienced once again the pride, emotions and expressions of the Olympic spirit. "It is a humbling reminder to interface with ancient myths and magical realisms of being one of the chosen few."
“The Foundation of Man is to Compete and have Physical Achievements.”
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