For Today
Inauguration Day January 20, 2025
I turn to face my late mother Emily's courage as she did not salute at a
rally in Berlin in the 1930's when everyone was raising their hand
"Heil Hitler" Her status with her father in American diplomatic circles
gave her immunity. Nonetheless her Courage shines through.
Later she became a Conscientious Objector.
I turn to face my late mother Emily's Courage at these difficult times.
rally in Berlin in the 1930's when everyone was raising their hand
"Heil Hitler" Her status with her father in American diplomatic circles
gave her immunity. Nonetheless her Courage shines through.
Later she became a Conscientious Objector.
I turn to face my late mother Emily's Courage at these difficult times.
Months and Years later I am asked to draw in Immigration Court.
Amid all the complexity I turn to The Statue of Liberty and pray
her words remain for these struggling immigrants trying to make their way.
. 
"Give me your tired, your poor,
your huddled masses yearning to breathe,
free the wretched refuse
of your teeming shores
send these, the Homeless
tempest tossed to me.
I raise my Lamp beside the Golden Door"
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