The Baker - Inauguration
For my five year old son…. (written 1/22/09)
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The Baker and Barack
My son is curled within my lap
weary from dreams he was
hauled out of to participate
in this first inauguration
that matters to each of us
he is waiting for three words
at five, already a baker
impassioned by the smells
of savory and sweet rising
he wants to cook for the world
he needs to hear from his
beautiful hero, first president
partner in the morning dream
one plan – that they will
feed the hungry, together
he waits through the oratory
for this one promise
of a new dawn