I Can See Clearly Now

I have a brand new pair of prescription reading glasses. It is like a small miracle, being able to read the fine print of a book without the squinting and blurred lines. When I thought about that this morning, a tune began to play in my head and the words, “I can see clearly now.” It’s an old 1972 song written and recorded by Johnny Nash. I looked up the lyrics online and was struck by how well they describe my feelings about the new direction our country is taking under the leadership of President Barack Obama. Gone are the dark clouds. Oh yes, it is a bright Sun-Shiny day.

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.

I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin?for
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.

Look all around, there’s nothing but blue skies
Look straight ahead, nothing but blue skies

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.

... P. L. Morningstar