Dear Obama,

People crowding in the streets
From all over they come to hear your word
I may not have been on that block
Or stood by those steps
But I was there.
I was there when the thought first came about
I was there when people around were full of doubt
I was there when suddenly a glimpse of hope was born
I was there when the people of the world didn't feel so scorn
It's been a long journey
And much more ahead
Though I can't say I shook your hand
Or cheered for you in those streets
I was there, and I'm glad I was a witness