Dear Barbra

Oh Barbara, The day the gods made their decision The cracks of lightning Were replaced by the ringing of our own cracked bell The mothers jumped towards the sun That finally shone down On this dark time The sons kissed the ground That they were born on Where they finally belonged Oh Barbara, Because of you Many sing a song of joy Instead of sorrow While they release a sigh That they held Knowing they can now breathe Friends No longer counted embraces As if each might be the last Families No longer spend hours awake Fearing their own blood had been taken Fearing they could get taken at a moment's notice Until they walk through the door. Millions can now wave the flag Of their country Where they finally belong Where their presence Is no longer debated Oh Barbara, Thank you Barbara.