Original: Poetry, Photography: Even the Sky Rejoices

[lferion]

Title: Even the Sky Rejoices
Fandom: Original
Challenge: Gold
Other prompt: Inspired by real events
Rating: G
Length: 100
Content notes: N/A
Author notes: Thanks go to Zana, Morgynleri & Runa for encouragement & sanity-checking. Photograph taken by me on the evening of 20 Jan 21.
Summary: A drabble-poem for the Inauguration of Joseph R Biden Jr as the 46th President of the United States on 20 January, 2021. Civic ceremony matters.



Celebrate the ceremony of civil transition,
Sacred and secular, real and resolute,
We the People choose by whom we would be led
Who to look to for defence, uphold example.
Ritual reveals what we hold true and sacred:
These words polished, simple, stern,
Binding fast with breath and will and witness
Oath and anthem, pledge and prayer unite
Snow and sunlight, pipe and drum
Gold glints from shoulders, eagles, doves
Soaring song moves hearts, engages mind
Exhilarates the spirit as fireworks leap high and brilliant-bright
Ritual complete, the transfer made and sealed in celebration
Safe hailed is our new Chief.

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Comments

[digthewriter]

oh i love it.

[lferion]

Thank you!

[elwendell]

A beautiful sentiment. The US is safe again.

[lferion]

Thank you, I'm glad it spoke.

[reeby10]

This is lovely! I really like how well the poem and picture match each other in mood :)

[lferion]

Thank you!