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