Possibilities..

It was a historic moment yesterday to see a part-Kenyan become the first citizen of the U.S of A - rightly called the land of possibilities. The race that lasted almost 2 years is probably diminutive compared to the centuries long struggle of the colored - still livid in many parts of the world (at this point I am reminded of the best poem of 2006). But whether this is more than an emotional win for these guys is a question that I couldn't find an answer for.  What does Obama mean to a boy in Tanzania who works for less than a dollar per day mining saphires that a capitalist can market as a luxury for several thousand dollars?

There were at least 10,000 people gathered at Capitol Hill to witness the swearing in ceremony - were they just seeking hope from a man who has broken several obstacles to reach where he is today? Did they elect him to perform miracle that will repair the stumbling economy? If they did, Senator Obama has made it very clear about what lies ahead. He made no false promises and said this is war what American is facing. 

May be he truly meant what he said for his jaws were clenched during invocation as if he was willing God helped his country and his people. Partly, that could be a reason why he stumbled with the oath itself - may be he just then realized what he signed up for! Jokes apart, it only remains to be seen what good this ray of hope could bring to the world. If the Senator puts fairness before war and humanity before Americans, he has my vote too!