Better Angles
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Sometimes obtuse
Mostly acute
Right on the money
Straight to the point—
You always appeal
To my better angles
1/6/2023
Geometric • Geodesic graphic image by Mark Toney using Canva Pro
The last two lines are a play on words from President Lincoln's first inaugural address when he took the oath of office to become the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln closed with the phrase "... the better angels of our nature." I'm just trying to be honest, Abe :)
Copyright © Mark Toney | Year Posted 2023
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