L'Nass Shango Poet Quatrain

Dear First Lady

Tears bring the eyes its shivering spangle of stars
In liquid pools dilating light
The firmament spiraled to bandage time’s scars
Shining in empty bowls night

And sometimes the common carbon of the air
In soul deep fires like butterflies
Becomes the diamonds from our despair
Uncut by innocence to prudent eyes.

And you from your shining White House saw
The fluid dreams of frigid seasons
Bent to touch us, and in your warmth to thaw
The icy conducts of pride’s false reasons

We had only eyes to tell the luster of our glee
Muted with wonder at your love
Bridging the callous constellations of history
To dent the songless cages for each dove

How shall we thank you for feathering our dreams
To vault the pole-less blue of sky
Dear First Lady, the joy that in us stuttering gleams
Make us the jewels of your eye

You bring us hope, you shining tiara of the sultry past
You jeweller setting us to shine
Against rabid scorn of white winters' withering blast
No cheap rubble again, the stones you leave behind.

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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen April 9, 2009 at 9:40 PM This is a very loving tribute to our First Lady. I hope you have sent her a copy. If not, do so. So she will know how you feel. I feel sure that others have similar sentiments. (She might not answer you herself, but you will receive a reply and that alone feels good.) Nice write. Oh, I almost forgot. Thank you for your kind and encouraging comments.

John Rhinem April 9, 2009 at 1:11 PM Yes, I agree with all comments from below~a wonderful dedication penned by an even more wonderful "Poet!!!":):)~"You Are A Gifted & Bright Light," as I have sincerely mentioned to Yourself before L'Nass~"You" are going to be a great blessing for many lives I believe~"With Your Heart & Souls Spoken Words!!!":):)~"My Love To 'You Always & All You Love,' John!!!":):) Bye ~

Sharon Winter April 9, 2009 at 12:27 PM Wow. Got chills especially with those last two verses. What an awesome tribute. So beautiful, so true. I agree with Carrie and I wish she could read your words. She is so deserving of them. I love our new First Family. Powerful writing. Love, Shar

Carrie Richards April 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM What an amazing tribute to her shine, her worth is shone in this wonderful poem. Excellent writing, she would feel so honored to read your words. ~ Carrie

James Marshall Goff April 9, 2009 at 8:42 AM L'nass, you are amazing!!!!! jmg

Christopher Higgins April 9, 2009 at 7:45 AM This is a powerful dedication Shango....she is a lady of elegance and class and this poem reads with such..you are a master with words and you let them dance together like no other...pure awe.

Frank F. Atanacio April 9, 2009 at 7:35 AM wow this was written so well my goodness read it two times again before I even thought about making a comment