On the glowing American horizon,
Dawns a new era of hope and communion.
Obama, the leader America was waiting for,
Emerges from the masses, a rising star.
Breaking the barriers of religion and race,
Obama smiles, with confidence and grace,
"Change has come to America" he declares!
Recalls Lincoln, Kennedy and Dr.King,
As millions of Americans dance and sing.
Elegant orator, par excellence,
Promises equality, justice and strong defence,
And measures to crush agents of violence,
Defeat terrorists and their evil designs;
Shares India's desire to isolate centres of crime.
Facing challenging tasks at this crucial time -
Violent conflicts, failing Banks and economic trends,
He seeks the goodwill and support of all nations,
Treating them as partners and trusted friends.
'OBAMA' now personifies "YES, WE CAN" -
Our youthful world's best slogan!
Now is the time for all statesmen to join hands
And say "YES, WE WILL" and hail the brave new icon!
* * ** Narasimha Murthy, M.G.
Hyderabad, India. mgnmurthy4@gmail.com
*Taken from the collection of my poems "The Blissful Dawn and Other Poems". After listening to his brilliant, victory speech in November 2008, I wrote this small poem, a tribute to President Obama and the American people who elected him, a tribute to democracy. Narasimha Murthy, M.G.
