Determined he strode purposefully into the arena.
He, who had won the hearts and votes of his fellow countrymen.
The first black American to lead his great nation.
A young man, so much, too much expected of him.
 
 
Serious financial problems were upon them, he gave warning.
Decisions had to be made decisively and swiftly to save the economy.
Internal infrastructure jobs had to be created.
Soldiers from war to return, peace must flourish in the Middle East.
A young man, so much, too much expected of him.
 
 
He declared education and health services had to be addressed.
Global fairness to persist, he firmly stressed
And the world heard, hoping for a miracle.
A young man expected to deliver so much, too much for far too many.