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Inauguration Night

Reflecting on Voices of the Past

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Comment from WordPainter
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Brooke, interesting that you've shared this. I love the movie King Solomon's Mines, and have the one with Deborah Kerr. But I found the Paul Robeson version online to watch free a few weeks ago. It's a tiny square, but I loved it, and ordered the CD a week or so ago. It just came in this week. I love to hear him sing!

Thanks for the wonderful poem which almost makes me feel like I was there listening to it all!
blessings,
Lois

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2009
    Lois, he was magnificent - wasn't he?? Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from raimie
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Awesome!Awesome!Awesome! This hits the hearts of all those like myself who voted for Barack. I did not care about color,but about change. My first time ever voting democrat. I was voting for the restoration of my country. Barack has a large problem to shoulder. They are rejoicing around the world including Kenya. This indeed is an historic event and you have captured it well.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
    Your first Democratic vote? Congratulations!!! LOL I was raised Democratic by a Democratic committeeman, so it's always wonderful to see a new recruit :-D Thanks ever so much for your vote and your review, Brooke
Comment from Karen B.
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I'm sure his spirit and many more were there to witness this bit of history. Your poem expresses that very well, an enjoyable read as always. Karen

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009
    Karen, I appreciate your kind comments, Brooke
Comment from redrider6612
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This was wonderfully done. I love the mental image of the ghosts of slaves being present in the inaugural celebration. My favorite part was:

He'll sing sweet strains of spirituals
sung by slaves so long ago.

Great flow and rythmn. Great job.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009
    I'm so pleased you found meaning in this poem - thank you, Brooke
Comment from S.Yocom
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This is another nice one, Brooke. I remember hearing Paul Robeson in concert when I was a child. I was almost in tears at the sound of his beautiful voice. Wouldn't he have been amazed at America today? Lovely poem.
Sally

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009
    I think he would have stood so tall. :-) Thank you, Sally
Comment from kassey
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Another great poem, and very topical. I love the use of the different eras, from today back to Moses. I can imagine Paul Robeson singing at this occasion. Excellent Kay

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009
    Kay, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
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This is a well written poem with a good rhyming scheme that makes of a very easy read. There is good imagery and descriptive scheme.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009
    Charlie, thank you!! Brooke
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
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This is a beautiful tribute to Paul, those that gave their lives in the struggle, the new president, the new hope, the new inspiration dusting acrosse USA's skies. Good job, Brooke.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2009
    Thank you so much, Brooke :-) Brooke
Comment from JoAnna Lee
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BRAVO!!! Yes, I agree... many past heros (black and white) will be there... I even imagine my mother is watching. She prayed for such a day, but was not to be in her lifetime...

Thanks for sharing,
Donna

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009
    Donna - yes, the white heroes too - certainly John Brown will be there grinning from ear to ear!! :-) Thank you, Brooke
reply by JoAnna Lee on 21-Jan-2009
    Yes... John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame. As the genealogist of the family (my adoptive family), the Holcomb family claims him as a descendant; so a distant relative... LOL
    Thanks Brooke!
    Donna (Holcomb) Larose
Comment from Nightwind1
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Outstanding Brooke! I loved this poem. This is such a momentus day for the American people. We broke down a barrier that can never be replaced.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2009
    Yes, that is one barrier down - how many to go? Thanks, Brooke