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	<title>Comments on: Write a Poem for Barack Obama</title>
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		<title>By: Chieanna</title>
		<link>http://witsblog.org/2009/01/07/write-a-poem-for-barack-obama/#comment-15672</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chieanna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barack Obama
Ann Dunham and Barack Obama Sr.&#039;s son.
Received NAACP award and Chairman&#039;s award.
August 4th is when he was born.
Claimed Democratic nomination for U.S. president.
Kind father to Malia and Natasha.


Occidental College in L.A.
Barry was his childhood name.
Admired by many near and far.
Michelle Obama is his wife.
And he believes &quot;Yes We Can!&quot; 
      And yes he did!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barack Obama<br />
Ann Dunham and Barack Obama Sr.&#8217;s son.<br />
Received NAACP award and Chairman&#8217;s award.<br />
August 4th is when he was born.<br />
Claimed Democratic nomination for U.S. president.<br />
Kind father to Malia and Natasha.</p>
<p>Occidental College in L.A.<br />
Barry was his childhood name.<br />
Admired by many near and far.<br />
Michelle Obama is his wife.<br />
And he believes &#8220;Yes We Can!&#8221;<br />
      And yes he did!</p>
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		<title>By: Judy Konos</title>
		<link>http://witsblog.org/2009/01/07/write-a-poem-for-barack-obama/#comment-14626</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Judy Konos]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;BARACK&quot;

I have very few friends since I stood up for you, 
because I believe in the things that you do!
I feel the justice you&#039;re determined to bring
And you never exclude, not one living thing!

When I walk through my halls and glance at the walls,
Your photo assures me you&#039;re there,
As you look down and smile like a frolicsome child
I know that you really do care!

You&#039;re my feeling of happiness that comes from within
The first time I heard you ...I knew you were friend 
You are the very best President America has had
And far more important, you&#039;re such a great dad!

May God keep you safe tucked under his wing
and continue to guide you to do the right thing
Just know that we &quot;feel&quot; your struggles each day 
And if you need help,I&#039;ll be right on my way!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;BARACK&#8221;</p>
<p>I have very few friends since I stood up for you,<br />
because I believe in the things that you do!<br />
I feel the justice you&#8217;re determined to bring<br />
And you never exclude, not one living thing!</p>
<p>When I walk through my halls and glance at the walls,<br />
Your photo assures me you&#8217;re there,<br />
As you look down and smile like a frolicsome child<br />
I know that you really do care!</p>
<p>You&#8217;re my feeling of happiness that comes from within<br />
The first time I heard you &#8230;I knew you were friend<br />
You are the very best President America has had<br />
And far more important, you&#8217;re such a great dad!</p>
<p>May God keep you safe tucked under his wing<br />
and continue to guide you to do the right thing<br />
Just know that we &#8220;feel&#8221; your struggles each day<br />
And if you need help,I&#8217;ll be right on my way!</p>
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		<title>By: clara</title>
		<link>http://witsblog.org/2009/01/07/write-a-poem-for-barack-obama/#comment-14392</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[clara]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to send a message to Mr. Obama, First I still feel it is an honor to have a president in color, black and free like me. This is the differnce I truly see. I believe in your words that it&#039;s time for change, and over time others will feel the same. My mother would have been proud to see you standing there but she passed away before the miricle came.Mr. President  you will always have my vote, you and your family are blessed. I&#039;m glad I was here alive to see it, I must profess you are the best, keep up the good work that god lets you do, cause we as a people are gonna be behind you!!!!!!!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would like to send a message to Mr. Obama, First I still feel it is an honor to have a president in color, black and free like me. This is the differnce I truly see. I believe in your words that it&#8217;s time for change, and over time others will feel the same. My mother would have been proud to see you standing there but she passed away before the miricle came.Mr. President  you will always have my vote, you and your family are blessed. I&#8217;m glad I was here alive to see it, I must profess you are the best, keep up the good work that god lets you do, cause we as a people are gonna be behind you!!!!!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Tom Zart</title>
		<link>http://witsblog.org/2009/01/07/write-a-poem-for-barack-obama/#comment-14125</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Zart]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OBAMA POEM = FELLOW AMERICANS


Will we battle terrorism, as it should be fought
Or run away and let evil doers chase us to our door?
Will we protect our freedom and system of life
As our fathers and grandfathers sacrificed before?

Will we secure our borders against illegal entry
Or let our economy and security be destroyed?
Will we finally stop runaway wasteful spending
By leaders who are self-serving and void?

Will we continue to pledge our help to the less fortunate
Who suffer from war, hunger and disease?
Will we preserve our heritage and our future
From those who wish to bring liberty to its knees?

Never be afraid to be proud of America
And march with the thankful, honorable and just.
Never surrender our freedom of choice
Standing firm for what we believe and trust.

By Soldier For The Lord
Tom Zart
Most Published Poet
On The Web

You can hear all of Tom Zart’s 350 poems
of love, war, faith and more 24-7 on web radio at

http://internetvoicesradio.com/Arch-TomZart.htm

Tom Zart ARCHIVES:

Forums-War Poet Tom Zart : Veterans Today - News for U.S. Military ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OBAMA POEM = FELLOW AMERICANS</p>
<p>Will we battle terrorism, as it should be fought<br />
Or run away and let evil doers chase us to our door?<br />
Will we protect our freedom and system of life<br />
As our fathers and grandfathers sacrificed before?</p>
<p>Will we secure our borders against illegal entry<br />
Or let our economy and security be destroyed?<br />
Will we finally stop runaway wasteful spending<br />
By leaders who are self-serving and void?</p>
<p>Will we continue to pledge our help to the less fortunate<br />
Who suffer from war, hunger and disease?<br />
Will we preserve our heritage and our future<br />
From those who wish to bring liberty to its knees?</p>
<p>Never be afraid to be proud of America<br />
And march with the thankful, honorable and just.<br />
Never surrender our freedom of choice<br />
Standing firm for what we believe and trust.</p>
<p>By Soldier For The Lord<br />
Tom Zart<br />
Most Published Poet<br />
On The Web</p>
<p>You can hear all of Tom Zart’s 350 poems<br />
of love, war, faith and more 24-7 on web radio at</p>
<p><a href="http://internetvoicesradio.com/Arch-TomZart.htm" rel="nofollow">http://internetvoicesradio.com/Arch-TomZart.htm</a></p>
<p>Tom Zart ARCHIVES:</p>
<p>Forums-War Poet Tom Zart : Veterans Today &#8211; News for U.S. Military &#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: Robin Reagler</title>
		<link>http://witsblog.org/2009/01/07/write-a-poem-for-barack-obama/#comment-14100</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robin Reagler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As long as you give credit to the author, it&#039;s fine.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As long as you give credit to the author, it&#8217;s fine.</p>
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