From Bondage to Bond
These days of the civil war
Between our two major political parties,
The United States could sure use a good dose of hope,
An infusion of inspiration and faith,
To buoy our sagging belief
That the future intends to include us in its unfolding,
A human force capable of persuading nations
As well as our own struggling citizens,
That America is devoted to their needs, their woes,
A mind vibrant, curious, capacious, relevant to the times,
Open to wise counsel, visionary conciliation,
Not narrowed with hubris, delusions of grandeur,
A voice speaking, by the electorate's consent,
For the benefits, rights, and security of a free people,
A leader whose word is our bond — Barack Obama.
08/28/08 - (1)
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