I stumbled upon the following in my files - written exactly 8 years ago, just after President Obama was inaugurated. I think it applies as much or even more today than it did then.
JUST FOR ONE DAY
Just for one day, I will close my ears to the grumbling and
the pessimism and believe with the hopeful innocence of a child that the world
is about to get better, not because some new President will make it so, but
because we will.
Just for one day, I'll close my eyes to the troubles that plague us, and think only about the power and the good that I've seen is possible when enough of us believe and put our hearts together and lend our hands to the work.
Just for one day, I will believe that all children can have more than enough food, more than enough health and strength, more than enough education, more than enough warm clothes and soft beds and kind friends - more than enough care and smiles and love.
Just for one day, I'll close my eyes to the troubles that plague us, and think only about the power and the good that I've seen is possible when enough of us believe and put our hearts together and lend our hands to the work.
Just for one day, I will believe that all children can have more than enough food, more than enough health and strength, more than enough education, more than enough warm clothes and soft beds and kind friends - more than enough care and smiles and love.
Just for one day - I will believe this wish that many call naive but that I am yearning for
with all my heart…
Just for one day… and then for another… and for another…
until it is the only truth there is.
LAE
1-24-09
Dedicated, with love, to my precious grandkids!
