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Yes We Can (A New Poem) by Carol D. Mitchell Friday, December 26, 2008 Rated "G" by the Author. Share Print Save Become a Fan From the dust - yes we can

YES WE CAN *HISTORIC ELECTION* Carol D. Mitchell Copyright ©2008 Yes we can rejoice in this win Gold peach face; a chiseled V-grin Martin Luther King saw a ghost in his dream BarackObama was apparent it seems Yes We Can heave a deep, deep breath For what emerged from the dust; let them rest White House doors built by slaves He walks into a future for what they gave BarackObama “Is” Mr. President Kings in graves see “Just” how it went Yes We Can see the smoke from the past Change has come at last, at last Yes We Can lay our heads down at night Seeing slaves once hanging now seeing light Remarkable young “Men” exceeds being black So transparent for us all not only just for that Yes We Can Congratulations Mr. President November 4, 2008 ©(CDM)
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Reviewed by Asa Seeley	5/1/2012

and we'll do it again...yes, we can! asa




Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle	5/19/2009

Great poem,I enjoy reading it :-) Edwin




Reviewed by Afrika Abney	1/8/2009

Unique....




Reviewed by Michelle Mead	12/27/2008

Even though I disagree with him politically, this is an incredible moment in history that many many african americans have worked towards for more than a hundred years. I love this.




Reviewed by Stuart McCallum	12/26/2008

Carol, Finally, with the passing of time great people who have paid the ultimate price for freedom are now at peace. Your powerful poem speaks of glory with a change for a better future, YES WE CAN are wise words to live for - Absolutely sensational! Thank you Carol, your friend Stuart