[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 124 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1527-E1528]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             THE POWER OF ONE: ODE TO MS. NATASHA TRETHEWEY

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following.

     One can never underestimate the power of the heart and mind,
     One can never make changes if One never puts in the time

     One can be as powerful as a nation of many if One desires to 
           be
     One can make the difference in being a captive or living free

     One can set many on the path to harmony in the universe
     One becomes the master musician when One helps others to 
           rehearse

     One can be the difference in making war and violence cease
     One can be essential for a world of harmony and peace

     One can show herself friendly and gain friends throughout the 
           world
     One can give words to help mold young boys and girls

     One can be the voice of many--urging justice for all
     One can make the difference in whether we stand or fall

     One can change the world by giving a helping hand
     One, such as you, Ms. Trethewey with your love for all of man

       For Ms. Natasha Trethewey, 19th U.S. Poet Laureate, Penned 
     July 4th, 2012 by Eric Charles@.

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