A Poets View

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A new day has dawned and a new knowing has seeped through my heart.  It has been said that this country now has new hope.  However for me it is not hope.  It is a knowing -  A knowing that Barack Obama truly cares about the people of this nation and around the world.  A knowing that he has the confidence, wisdom and diplomatic strategies to take on the ills of this country and around the world.  

He is a man of service and as such has the unique abilities to know what it takes to get the job done.  As a man of service it is evident that he has within his heart a deep compassion for all people.

He is a motivator.  One, who by his words have me motivated to do something to help.  I finished watching his speech with a profound sense of duty.  Asking myself what can I do to help those less fortunate.  I must admit that I do not ask myself that question often enough.

At my age I’ve seen many a president take the oath of office.  I have to say that this is the first time I’ve felt that I absolutely without a doubt know that Barack Obama will take us in a new and positive direction.

On a more personal note Michelle Obama looked stunning today and the two girls were beautiful.  I am happy and excited for our new first family.

I, for the first time in a long time, today have again become proud to be an American.