Last night in Grant Park I danced, cried, shook, laughed, hugged, screamed. And howled. Like a wolf. When the moon is full. I howled because it was the truest thing I could “say”. From my soul. From my heart. From my startled amazement at the wondrous, history-defying miracle that had burst forth.
It was redemptive. Redemptive for enslaved ancestors. Redemptive for unenlightened policies. Redemptive for cynical minds. Redemptive for limiting beliefs.
You are audacious indeed, my beloved, way-showing, hope-igniting, President-Elect Barack H. Obama. I will continue to vote for you everyday with ideals that I will insist upon… with optimism that I will keep fresh… and with dreams and goals that I will allow to grow as big as the Milky Way.
You have proven that all things really are possible. And you’ve inspired me to make my own proof. My own possibilities.
With much love for you, and for a country I finally feel a real part of because of you, I am
A proud and euphoric citizen of the United States of America,
Erika Nicholle Harris
P.S. I can hardly wait for January 20, 2009!
Tags: Barack Obama, election night, First Family, Grant Park, President Obama
November 5, 2008 at 1:22 pm |
Send your own howl (or letter of thanks, if you prefer) to:
president@whitehouse.gov, 202-456-1111
President Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
November 5, 2008 at 7:37 pm |
What a beautiful letter Erika. I would be very proud to be an American right now! It was a beautiful and inspiring night, and redemptive not only for America but for people all over the world. Obama has given hope to the world. Huge Blessings, Love, Robin
November 6, 2008 at 12:09 am |
Erika,
What a beautiful post. I wish I found you in the sea of people last night so I could have danced, cried, screamed — and yes, howled with you! I”m glad you were able to put some beautiful words to this inspiring, amazing night.
November 9, 2008 at 8:58 pm |
Erika,
I’m so glad I stopped by your marvelous blog this evening. I have read several entries and they simply confirm my suspicions that you are an extraordinary woman of character and heart. Feeling blessed that our paths have crossed.
Penni