Stars and Stripes

I gazed down at a massive tree drawing sustenance through roots submerged in the waters at its base

each tree a single bead in the aerial tableau

I realized that all of the bikes seemed to employ a similar color of locking system

When you add it all up

I spotted a small sunlit meadow nestled deep within the stands

Congratulations to the world's best team

In the countless times they had flown over this area

Always drawn to the majesty of the cherry blossoms in full bloom

resembled from above some of my favorite games and special memories

Two thousand feet above the vibrant chaos of Times Square

they had never before seen the tree

it was an award-winning treat to capture the fanfare and symmetry from fifteen hundred feet