When they raise the flag
and the music plays
amazing glow of
sideline lights
The singers grumble
non-commital sounds
disappointed, almost
wanting to
keep out of reach
It's dissapointing
reafirming my faith
in the mundane crowds
faith that they will
never take that stand.
A great nation does
not need
the salute of
a grumbled anthem.
All it needs is one voice
to sing.