…this is a poem of homage wrapped in a prayer for guidance
Oh, Man of Vision
•
valiant hero, I so respect you
salute you in your hard-earned triumph
and in this time of brilliant victory
pray that history does protect you
from the slings of the small-minded
trifled few of withered heart
of backward focused ignorance
by groundless hatred fully blinded
so I proudly shout, well done
your gallant stand for hope and justice
a battle centuries in the waging
with soulful dignity — finally won
I beseech the gods who raise up men
to grasp the reins and lead their people
grant that this one find the wisdom
the strength to lead us home again
• • •
rob kistner © 2008
NOTE: in this piece the term “men” represents all cognitive sentient beings
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Oh, Rob… this strikes right to the core of my fears about the terrible things that could happen in the light of such optimism and hope right now. Yes, yes, yes.
I love (and hope them to become true) the last two lines…
thanks
We need hope for India. For the world.
This suits my mood perfectly.
pictures stare, curves are drawn
I, too, hope he remains as disciplined (as evidenced so far) in his time as America’s CEO.
Amen. Beautifully put.
I hope that history teaches and leads.; it’s protection is slight. (IMHO, of course!)
Hi Deb –
I feel history does ‘protect’ by teaching, enlightening, increasing awareness and understanding, elevating people’s social conscience, bolstering tolerance, etc.. History can, of course, bring negative as well – but I’m calling forth the positive.
…rob