Inauguration (January 20, 2025)
by Michael Doyle

Watching the proceedings of the inauguration
I joined in my nation's celebration
A nation led by a vision of principled humility
One of the rights of the free, filled with majesty

In the stillness bestowed by God, we valiantly call
While remember in prayer to have no malice for all
Trusting our nation will live by our true aspirations
Becoming a guiding light for freedom's nations

Let us, by God, be mended of our every flaw
Predicated on God's glory under the rule of law
Let us be courageous and have fortitude to be wise
We will wake to this duty with every sunrise

Two men swear an oath to our nation's Constitution
Reviving as they did allegiance to this institution
Their faithful execution to the best of their ability
This is the crux of our history and philosophy

This day rises above its notorious pomp and circumstance
As power is transferred without noted incidence
Our truth  marches on as our country happily revives
To thrive, and not just to barely survive

These splendid moments are our nation's great glory
As we live up to the best of our nation's story
A new president's silent prayer is seen on his face
As these truths, he steadies himself to embrace

(c) January 20, 2025   Michael Doyle
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