Where Do We Stand?
On Inauguration Day 2009

Falling,
We were not standing
On this day, a ledge broke our fall
But that support cannot last indefinitely.
Still, a new line has been thrown
A line to pull us out of the dark,
To leave this chasm of loss and insecurities
We have a chance to pull ourselves up.
We can
Climb and work our way forwards.
We can
Stand in the light again.
We can
Stand strong once more.
Hopeful,
That is how we stand.