The First Speech - an inaugural poem

The people, the sights, the sounds OUR colored flags all around. An anxious peace Consumes my blood While others scared Hide in the mud. Once again we watch As a nation united While a new leader Honors those who alighted. Even though his first speech Refuses applause The words within Resound giving pause. Words like defeat, unity, Diversity, and pride Overshadow the feelings of fear And anxiety inside. The world as we know Is about to change. Keeping the wheels in motion, He will arrange. Omitting words of promise Replaced by truth and hope Set as High as another star Seen in the telescope. No clichés or unnecessary Quotes were used. Of that, he could Never be accused. The words were poignant, Stern and clear. Words that generations To come will hold dear. Some will say he was too harsh And out of place. But isn’t it time Our leader was in our face? All the wrongdoings He will be to blame But in the end It won’t be his name. A victory to war Will he lead in the end? The pages of the future We cannot bend. Will we be lead to an era Of better health? Or can we get back Our extended wealth? New laws, new programs Will leave his hands For knowledge, technology, And growth in our lands. The unexpected challenges He will face With certainty We cannot erase. The mistakes of those Left behind Everyday waking Fresh on his mind Hoping to lead And not do the same. Two parties struggle, He hopes to tame. We hear is words Take them to heart Knowing it’s time We all do our part. Bring a dying earth Back to life, Bring peace to worlds Full of strife. Bring hope to those Who have lost their will. The shoes of these prior He steps in to fill. All of these things And those yet told We watch and wait For them to unfold. With strength, courage A myriad of ability Comes a nation entering An era of responsibility.