Dilani Diva

The Strength of a Nation….
Lies in the Character of it’s People

Let us rise as great people . Not of the flesh. But of the mind, and of the
spirit. For the flesh will pass but the soul lives on……

Today a kind man, a good man, a gentleman is accepted by the world. He
walked among the commoner and had the desire to do something good, something
better. He did. He became president. I remember over 2 years ago I
prophesied that he would be elected. It was funny, since at the time I was
not into politics, and I had no clue how to pronounce his name. I just told
my friends. “ the man with a big ears” It will be he. They all turned and
laughed at me!!!!

Today I am proud to write of him, for he brings to mind the values that this
country values that we seem to have abandoned. We have deserted the rights
of humanity. We have become an intrusive Nation, lost in it’s own mighty
military machine, lost in it’s own arrogance, and ignorance.

We were not the first country that was affected by terrorism ! The land I
was born in ( Sri-Lanka ) is riddled with such negative men. Bombs go off
almost everyday. However it is important to remember that war does not equal
peace. And Peace does not equal war.

I support him to day because of his demeanor. It is because of his conduct.
It is because of his faith and belief. It is Not because he is a black man.
In fact I do not even think of that. But the simple fact that during his
entire campaign, he conducted himself with dignity, there were many times he
could have laughed at the governing body, but he chose not to do so. He
chose his words wisely. He is a gentleman. He will restore the courage of
the people and the hope of the nation.

People! Let us support our leader. Let us not quibble about party politics
as the country lies in shambles. It is not the time to criticize, it is time
to become one nation. One people. One hope. One dream,

_“United we stand, divided we fall…….”_

I pray for the new president, that God will grant him the support and the
wisdom. To take each day with new wisdom, kindness and courage

Help him to rise as a man of good character, a man whose dreams will be felt
and shared by his people. Let us all embrace truth, and Love for above all
things the greatest of these is LOVE.

AN ODE TO OBAMA

I saw you once so long ago, a single little man,
You stood on a little foot stool with a paper in your hand.
A little crowed did gather around your slender feet
and smile at your words of hope that you started then to speak.

You did not ride in a carriage or did not have a fancy car,
But spoke words of wisdom, kindness, love and hope with power
You did not act , below us, or beneath us, or above,
But stood beside the people, and spoke to them in love.

You did not speak with anger or run the next man down,
But spoke just of your vision, to raise this nation from the ground.
There were many filled with envy, and did cast their evil nets
But the Lord did bring you safely from the burning lion’s breast.

Let the Lord grant you the wisdom to take this nation far,
And teach us each his children, to speak of peace and not of war
Let us all again be humble, and thank you for your gift
Of HOPE you gave this nation, so that we again might live

And as you take to morrow
And with courage as you stand
I ask the Lord of miracles
To simply hold your hand. amen

God bless you dear president and keep you and your family safe.
And let us all be grateful …….

by dilanidiva
-20th Jan.2009