Athletes from around the world gave us a thrill
within waling distance of the poorest cities n Brazil
For them the money didn’t trickle down
from all the wild parties out on town
For these residents it was elaborate shell game a best
it does not matter to them that over 100 medals were won by the West
They have to deal with polluted water like here in Flint
everyday is a grueling marathon for survival and never a sprint
So, while Lochte lied
and winners on the podium cried
Just miles a way
it was another sad, arduous and soul depleting day
Hussein Ali Hill-Johnson 8/21/16
