Just Before Noon: A tribute to the inauguration of President Barack Obama

It was just before noon when a new day began.
As the sun sat at its highest point in the sky,
The earth stopped revolving for just a moment
To stand still in awe of the day.
The brisk air did not feel so cold
While hearts warmed in admiration.
It was just before noon when doubt forever faded
Into the shadows of promise and a new hope
Was officially laid upon the people.
Millions were hushed
While ancient words were spoken
And brought new meaning to life.
A dream deferred was propelled into full motion
With the will to attain the highest.
It was just before noon that I stood
Among the masses.
My spirits leaped in this new day
As it never had.
A feeling came over me.

Words cannot explain the contentment
That filled my soul in that hour just before noon.
Aspiration for a bright future
Stepped to the mighty platform
In that monumental place, on a historic day,
He wore a new face.
It was the face of the mistreated
And underprivileged,
The malnourished and over worked
The forsaken and forgotten.
To the left of him stood a reflection of me,
An uncompromised figure of distinction
Positioned in a humble stance.
A strong figure stationed beside him
To help him stay poised
On such a mighty platform.
And just before noon I took a revered stand.
I watched the dawn of a new era appear
When the sun shifted to its highest point
Of the day.

From that mighty platform he spoke life.
He declared redemption for the people.
For all the mistreated and underprivileged,
The malnourished and over worked,
The forsaken and forgotten.
At that peak I was lifted to a higher place.
Noon struck and history
Was confirmed for the people.
The dream was now in full stride.
My desires for a bright future were illuminated.
It became official that our nation
Gained Barack Obama as President.

Copyright 2012 by C. Cunningham

Inner Conversations By C. Cunningham

Inner Conversations By C. Cunningham

Our finest moments are spent in deep thought alone. In the loneliest of hours we conjure up the strength, pain, and emotions of our soul. Through this process I was able to create the works inside this book. In it, you will find many of the thoughts I never shared aloud and elements in the world that surround all of us. The writings reflect on education, relationships, politics and numerous other topics. Enjoy the colorful imagery within the words and be enlightened. I invite you to come on a journey with me as you browse through my innermost thoughts.

Happy Reading!

Charlie

The Best

I have to be the best;
Of course I do.
There is an assurance
Set in my mind.
There is an egging
Deep in my soul
That beckons me.
I rise to my calling.
I strive for only the best.
To settle is uncivil.

Happy New Year

The clocks and days have turned and so have I. Now I embark on a new journey in 2012; a conquest to claim the victories set before me. God has promised me a specific life and given me an even more specific charge. I will carry my duties out with honor. It is a great blessing to be chosen.