DALE CRUM


November 4th, 2008 11:25 PM--- President Obama

I just turned off my TV after watching American history being made. The first black President of these United States was elected.
This instant by its very nature is the single most redefining moment of the last century for my great country. I only hope and pray--it WILL UNITE our states once again. It is in our best interest that we accept this change; and collectively join forces to move forward.
I did NOT vote for Obama
-but-I am a man with a deep and abiding love for America-I am a true Patriot-and thus-the greater good of America is the overriding factor that must-and will-control my personal opinion; and fix my eyes on the BEST FUTURE for this land I love so much. We all must become the solution—and NOT the problem.

Below is a Song that I wrote for one of my Movies called MUDDY WATER BLUES--I wrote then-what we all must embrace now—the racial hate from BOTH SIDES MUST STOP HERE!


THE COLOR OF SKIN A SONG BY DALE CRUM 3-13-2008
The color of skin--does not make the man-but gentle of soul-and kindness of hand
Taken away
—and that far too young--by burning arrows-the enemy strung
Shot from the bow
-of the devil himself-one more son dead-in the prime of his health
If Jesus loves all
-souls have no color-how can we keep on-hating each other?
The day it will come
-or already be here?—When all men can stop--hiding in fear
From those who hold grudges
-for sins long ago-still blaming now-for things nobody knows
They keep spreading lies
-and fanning dead flames-I must say again-this seems so insane
When shall we listen
—when shall we learn--when shall the racial-fires cease to burn
Hate is the venom
-that flows through the fangs-then through the hearts-and innocent veins
Of those only guilty
-of White or of Black-this is the madness-behind their attack
Born without choice
-killed without voice-only fools will find fodder-in this to rejoice
How long will it be
-till men learn to see-the folly of hate-and snake in the tree
Who whispers to all
- who have ears to hear--to keep throwing gas-on the flames of fear
The time has come
-for man to evolve-beyond seeing colors-of us, one and all
For we are just humans
-in need of each other-that makes us all-sisters and brothers
We’re not just monkeys
—standing upright--we’re all human souls-dear in God’s sight
All the lies
-are whispered through fangs-stop listening to him-start using your brain
We are the problem
-we are the solution-we are the ones-to stop racial pollution
We are the problem
-we are the solution-we are the ones-to stop racial pollution
When shall we listen
—when shall we learn--when shall the racial-fires cease to burn
Hate is the venom
-that flows through the fangs-then through the hearts-and innocent veins
Of those only guilty
-of White or of Black-this is the madness-behind their attack
Born without choice
-killed without voice-only fools will find fodder-in this to rejoice
We are the problem
-we are the solution-we are the ones-to stop racial pollution
We
-are-the-problem-we-are-the-solution
We
-are-the-ones-to-stop-racial—pollution.

*So—-which one will YOU be?
Red, White, and Blue Blooded Patriot,
Dale Crum

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow!! Bravo Dale!! It takes a great man to stand up and take responsibility as you have – beautiful words you have written here. I wish you and your country much success in the future. You need to print thousands of these flyers and post them everywhere!

  • DALE CRUM replied

    Thank You Jan, I know that being a REAL MAN and standing up for our New President--will piss off some folks-toooooo bad. They have to deal with this new direction inside their own skin. AMERICA is what matters-NOT-pigment. But-It will take BOTH sides to make this work. *PS--please help me find a home-and a singer who has the guts and the…..to take this message to the world—-anybody have a thought or a contact???

  • bamagirl38

    bamagirl38

    I DID NOT vote for Obama…............. However, it was NOT DUE TO a color issue but for other reasons that I dont care to go into. With this being said, I AGREE WITH YOU…........Its time for us to unite, stand up for the good of the country and the world….... and to do the right thing….......... I love what you have written and GOD BLESS !
    Bonita

  • bamagirl38

    bamagirl38

    This is now HOME PAGE Featured on our group home page in the group Live, Love, Dream….... You may view this by going to our groups home page and scrolling down…..
    Bonita

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    Well done dale it seems that the american people are ready for change yesterdays vote only fortifided that .Our country is on a razors edge, and could topple either way in the comeing months.We as americans must stand united behind our choice no matter the color sex or relegious beliefs of the people we elect to represent us to the world To borrow an old saying from the british “THE KING IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE KING”
    MIKE

  • ccwri

    ccwri

    Awesome I am so glad to hear/see this was published and featured! Great Song! Something the whole world needs to think about! We are all human, we are all the children of God!! Red and yellow black and white, Jesus love the little children of the world!!! We are ALL those little children, and we have much to learn! Congratulations on your feature, and your word are full of wisdom!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Keeli is a singer songwriter. She has a beautiful voice!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    So well said Dale…Thank you….we need to unite .........You are a wise man Dale Crum ; we can all learn from you!

  • ccwri

    ccwri

    A photo to go along with Dale’s words, thanks Dale!

    How long will it be-till men learn to see-the folly of hate-and snake in the tree
    Who whispers to all- who have ears to hear-to keep throwing gas-on the flames of fear
    The time has come-for man to evolve-beyond seeing colors-of us, one and all
    For we are just humans-in need of each other-that makes us all-sisters and brothers
    We’re not just monkeys—standing upright
    -we’re all human souls-dear in God’s sight

  • Kevyn Paul Eisenman

    Kevyn Paul Eis...

    Well written words- and an all-too-true sentiment… It IS about time…. Now the work begins…

  • Atheum

    Atheum

    Very true. I prefered Obama over McCain, but I was prepared to support McCain if he won the election. It would be wrong for me to say that I shouldn’t support McCain now that Obama has won, because I had to trust that, no matter how much I had disagreed with his aims, he would do what would be best for the country. Now, life will go on…

  • Elf Evans

    Elf Evans

    YES!

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Very Powerful and True! Excellent advise and something important to ponder. Thanks Dale for reminding us to pull together.

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright

    Wonderful sentiments – that’s actually why I voted for President-elect Obama. Because I believe his goal will be to bring the country together as one United States of America, rather than disparate groups intent on their own agenda and power struggles. Your verse is touching and beautiful.

  • DALE CRUM

    DALE CRUM

    Thank You One and ALL--and may we now LIVE THIS. Talk is cheap-so-I believe it befalls us all to daily proceed and protect America’s future. WE are America—not just the guy who its in “that” chair. May we rise to meet and overcome the challenges ahead.

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