Pride of a Nation

As Sammy Sosa catches up
with McGwire, the champion
on the 65^th home run,
the jubilant citizens of Dominican-
forgetting the destruction and ruin
that Georges has brought upon
this brave sporting nation-
throng the streets in a celebration
to honour their illustrious son.

The pride of a people
in their great son
who, through his sporting feat,
elevates them from depression
and helps boost their determination
to face the scourge and fight on,
reminds me of my exiled situation,
and reinforces my conviction
that no sacrifice or renunciation
is too great to reclaim my nation.