Almost fifty
years ago
four men
came together
to take a
photograph.

They were not
ordinary men.
Each was
extraordinary
and exhibited
that excellence
in performance
and exhibit.

Our country is
still blessed
by these four
who set standards
for all of us.

Today, the last
of the four died
and not surprisingly,
the most athletic.

Tomorrow others
will think about
another picture.

Civilization and
culture are made
so much more
by these signal
individuals.

July 27, 2009
Howard A. Partch