With Bated Breath

by Miss Britt on January 20, 2009

Obama/Clinton Midnight Early Voting Rally in Kissimmee Florida

“Every eye fixed itself upon him
with parted lips and bated breath
the audience hung upon his words
taking no note of time
rapt in the ghastly fascinations of the tale”

-Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer

Obama/Clinton Midnight Early Voting Rally in Kissimmee Florida

And now we wait.

All of them, all of us,
to see if it is possible.
To see the dream realized,
or the believers made fools of.

For the celebration,
the disappointment,
the word made flesh.

We wait.

With bated breath.

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14 Comments so far

  1. Selma January 20, 2009 6:13 am

    I am glad to be alive to see this amazing moment in history. I feel very privileged, joyful, and quite teary. It’s a great day!

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 8:53 am

    @Selma, it’s one of the first times I can remember thinking “my grandchildren will ask me about this”.

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  2. Turnbaby January 20, 2009 6:32 am

    I’m pragmatically optimistic. We need to get it sorted–and soon.

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 8:57 am

    @Turnbaby, I think “pragmatically optimistic” is where most people are at right now.

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  3. NYCWD January 20, 2009 7:29 am

    Well, at least your not holding your breath.

    That would result in some smurfy color.

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 9:10 am

    @NYCWD, what do you have against smurfs?

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    NYCWD Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 9:25 am

    @Miss Britt, I have absolutely nothing against Smurfs. In fact… with the golden locks, a white strap dress, some white heels, and a smurfy white hat… you’d be a Smurfette shoe in.

    But being blue isn’t so healthy for hoomans.

    Just sayin’.

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  4. avitable January 20, 2009 8:42 am

    I love those photos.

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 9:10 am

    @avitable, I love how easily impressed you are with my pictures. :-)

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  5. hello haha narf January 20, 2009 9:05 am

    feels like i should be doing something special today instead of just going to work. difficult to explain, but i just don’t feel right today…like i am missing something by going through my daily motions on such an important day in our history.

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 9:11 am

    @hello haha narf, I know exactly what you mean. I feel like I should have made a point of planning a trip to be there, or something. Something.

    Instead I’ll watch it on TV over lunch. Meh.

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  6. B.E. Earl January 20, 2009 9:15 am

    I’m staying home and watching it on TV.

    But I say home (and work) most every day, so that’s nothing new. I do plan on raising a few pints to the man this evening though. Fuck yeah!

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 9:59 am

    @B.E. Earl, it would be so cool to be there. I’m really glad I took the time to go to the rallies during the election. At least I feel like I was a part of it in some small way.

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  7. Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] January 20, 2009 9:53 am

    So friggin exciting. And I’m w/ Adam – great pics.

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am

    @Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing], Thanks :-) They’re from my press night! lol (Hey, can you let me know if you get this in an email?? xo)

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  8. Finn January 20, 2009 9:56 am

    I’m looking forward to noon with hope. I’ll be watching from my desk…

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am

    @Finn, it’s what happens after today that I’m watching for.

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    Finn Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 10:13 am

    @Miss Britt, Absolutely. But I’ve decided to worry about that tomorrow. And every day thereafter. Today I’ll just enjoy it.

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    Miss Britt Reply:
    January 20th, 2009 at 10:26 am

    @Finn, *sigh* I love that about you.

    Here’s a toast to all the optimists today. Today is OUR day!

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  9. Stephanie January 20, 2009 11:46 am

    I truly hope he can do everything he wants to, and is strong enough to stand up to the considerable opposition he will face. He gave some very powerful speeches and amazing promises, and I’d be thrilled if he lived up to 1/3 of them. :)

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  10. Dawn January 20, 2009 11:48 am

    I have no idea what you’re referring to here. Is Santa coming to town? No, wait, that was last month.

    Sincerely,
    Your Canadian Friend Who Hasn’t Cared About Politics Until This Year. GOBAMA!

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  11. Stephanie January 20, 2009 11:54 am

    Sidenote, I do enjoy all of the blog fodder this has created! I think almost everyone on my feed (and myself) have written about today. :)

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  12. Missives From Suburbia January 20, 2009 1:14 pm

    Big sigh of relief.

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  13. Sheila (Charm School Reject) January 20, 2009 2:12 pm

    Um……

    Hmmm….

    Uh……

    Go USA?

    Cynically optimistic – that’s me.

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  14. whall January 22, 2009 2:06 am

    Poe. Etry.
    It’s something not. for. me.
    Even if. Being Read By.
    Someone. sorta fame. us.
    On inaugur. ay. shunday.

    -thankyou

    Reply

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