32. Four hundred and forty-four days (52 American hostages)

Four hundred and forty-four days
Of anguish fathomless.
In a tiny hole-world
Of torments ruthless.
Welcome home, brave soldiers,
To your freedom-clime.
Victory, victory, victory!
America’s compassion-time.

Sri Chinmoy, Climbing Flames, Agni Press, New York, 1982