For millions of ghettos
Maimed mulattos
And chained helots
Came he like a soothing zephyr
As a balm of Gilead
For the Apartheid breeds
And for those green eyed
Who call him parvenu with hatred
He is a whirlwind
An ominous portent
Watchout those shaking billboards
“No entry for dogs and blacks”
Falling one after another with dread
Rising up are new hoardings
Flaunting new hopes and confidence
Usherd in a man in Black and White
Promising colorful days in prospect
For one and all with equal respect
Obama is his name
Reform is his aim
Sir: You asked me to comment.I was a proffesional soldier. I never voice opinion in the political arena.
Colour a skin for me not the main.... I look to this president - hope... The hope dies the last...10... Tsira
Obama is the symbol of hope in America, at the present. Excellent write. Warm regards, Sandra
Dear sir, This poem sounded about humanity and as seeking hope in the obama's leadership
great write...tough, clever words. .talks about human dignity, equality, unity and brotherhood... sentiments fully expressed...written words of concern towards the rights of every race.. full of hopes towards humanity, eradicate racial discrimination... an inspiring piece for every man..... 10+++++
The poem does not talk about Obama. It actually talks about human dignity and equality. Good work.
Sathya, I loved the sentiments and the poem. I lived in SA through the hypocracy of apartheid to the freedom now enjoyed. Obama I feel gives hope to all honest thinking men and hopefully the world. 10/10
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
fantastic tribute to this man