Seeds, berries, and foods in short supply br flocks of feathered friends made a V line br to a place of plenty. br br The existing regime idealism-over time- br calls for changes in the status quo. br Ethics and morals of our leaders “ism” in its br existence has to be comprised or discarded. br br Before...an evening star stood alone br in the shadow of the sun. br But on this blustery winter day an br era of change is on the way. br A morning star rises in glory to overshadow br despair, shed light on hopelessness, and presents br a gleam of hope on healthcare and education, br jobs and housings, stable families...even br an open hand to friends and foes alike. br So that the whole world can live br on a well-preserved planet. br br For he proclaims the realities of challenges we face. br Now, we’re ready to help lead by showing br respect to a medley of people, br their values and beliefs that each br will have a measure of happiness. br br For we’re a beautiful collage br Gays and lesbians, Blacks and Whites, br Asians and Arabs, minorities and majorities, br believers and non-believers! br br Now on this day (012009) br we recognize our individual wings, br Collectively rising, fixing not your br eyes on the past, but on the timeless br words of The Transcendent One.