November 9, 2012
Moving Forward
In an office that is Oval within a House that’s White
You would expect to see a man like Eisenhower, Dwight
A man who’s calm and patient but also knows to deal
With tough nail-biting moments assigned to none but SEAL
For in the highest office where one man will preside
You want to see a man who’s tough – who’s tested and who’s tried
A man who acts with self-restraint and has respect for all
Who knows his foreign policy apart from Basketball
I guess we’d squirm and hide in shame if we vote for one
Who can’t respect our allies – who’s tactless and makes fun
Who can’t value each culture –who’s totally out of touch
And cannot reach out to the poor because he has too much
Apart from strength of character and intuitive skills
The man who wins I hope will help to foot the doctor’s bills
And if he cares about the men who slog to make ends meet
I’m sure “George” on your Dollar Bill will waive out to Wall Street
The sculpted Four on Mount Rushmore would want to see a man
With Presidential qualities – A man who knows he can
A man who has the intellect – A man we all can trust
To represent all countrymen – who’s transparent and just
He wouldn’t shoot his mouth off and would give peace a chance
With tolerance, compassion and his unifying glance
The Statue crying for Liberty under those skies so Blue
Would want a Man who’s dignified, articulate and true
With timeless traits like honesty and morals that are high
Respect he will command from all not only in Hawaii
He’s always put his country first and didn't play the fiddle
While signing all those Bailout bills his thumbs he didn't twiddle
I love a man who keeps his cool – who's fully in control
Moving Forward – All committed with his heart and soul
And with those “Atlas Shoulders” he will restore our dream
He’s done a lot in 4 years and I hold him in esteem
Now some of you might not agree with all that I have said
I respect your point of view and will not turn deep Red
If you beg to differ – if you feel disinclined
You are entitled to your thoughts – feel free to speak your mind
From Antipodean land I write and you might wonder why
The polls within those 50 states is giving me a high
Our PM, John, I'm sure would say - very matter of fact
Those bills signed “Resolutely” have a far reaching impact.
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