I don't have any words or poetry that can compare with the words and images that encompassed this day of days. THIS DAY. So, I won't try. But, I want to say 2 things about it:
1) I love today for Johan. By the time he is in pre-school, he will know who the President is. And celebrate. And support. And will study history of Selma Alabama and it will not be his reality.
2) I love today for myself. Apart from being J's mom, I am ME. I am a person who has spent countless hours in campaign against GWB and all that he stands for. Today is the ultimate victory. I think about my dear friends from Occidental (most especially Michelle and Tucker) and all of our political battles: against Bush; against homophobia; against racism; against injustice. So much disappointment in our campaigns and struggles. Tonight makes up for all of it. It really does. And makes it all worth it, too.
2 comments:
It was truly an incredible day. Everyone I met today was elated. Very uplifting and it gives me hope for the future of our country.
It was a great day and excitement was everywhere. Even (perhaps especially) those who did not vote for BHO. I only put the H in because otherwise it would be BO and that just popped out as i typed this and he is so not that.
Anyway there was an interesting article/opinion piece in the weekend WSJ about those with such strong hate/antipathy toward GWB.
The point was that haters of GWB may give less time and patience with BHO because part of their zeal for BHO was made the stronger because of their hate for GWB.
I don't know but be careful because we have a smart, caring,
and cool president who will do his very best for us- all of us- but he needs time and patience and our encouagement.
So give it freely. And say three hail Marys for all the hating you did
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