I am not dearly defending the poem. I am simply postulating that the woman performed adequately in a very difficult task. By the way Jon Stewart seems to have agreed with many of you. The fact is that it was at Obama's inauguration. It had to shine on its own when compared to Obama's oratory, sacred Oaths, and iconic musicianship. But unlike the oaths and musicianship it had to keep from contrasting with or echoing Obama's speech.

On it's own, it wasn't much of a poem imho, but in context, it fit the demands of the occasion. I certainly cannot find fault with her style or use of specific words.

>>Saying "I Barack Houssein Obama, do solemnly swear."(your quote marks) It was written 2 hundred years ago should be a statement of fact. <<

Nigel, You win!

Though I think that you know what I meant and I'm sure that everybody else does, congratulations on proving yourself as a word nerd. I wish you the best of luck in your quest to win your next, and any subsequent, conversation. :-)