It is the 20th of January. An ordinary day on the calendar. But to our Nation, and the world, it is a new beginning for not only citizens of the United States, but a day of hope for the citizens of the world. It is Inauguration Day for the 44th President of the United States, Barack H. Obama. Never in our wildest dreams would we have thought to have seen a man of color elected to become leader of a mighty nation. Dreams do come through, through hard work, persistence, hope and faith! Who knows, someday we may be celebrating the inauguration of a Latina or Asian woman!!
The well being of our nation is what we all desire. It is going to take a lot of work and patience. I believe the Obama administration will come through and our ills will slowly disappear. It's that first step into getting things done that is the most difficult, but that first step will allow us to take that journey, bumpy as it may get, but we will reach our next destination.
So, here is to the future of our nation...the children, who now have a role model that proudly states anyone can make it to the top! Work hard! Persevere!
"What if the mightiest word is love, love beyond marital, filial, national. Love that casts a widening pool of light. Love with need to preempt
grievance."
Elizabeth Alexander / Inaugural Poem
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