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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, the president, 
Awe-inspiring American gent. 
Lead the American Civil war 
Abolishing slavery no more. 

Abraham Lincoln, the president, 
Scraggly and tall, cheeks each flaccid dent. 
Laughing, jokes were told of people’s flaws.  
Jokester, mocked how ugly he was. 

Abraham Lincoln, the president 
Shared his humorous stories frequent.  
History's great leaders, once long ago;
Helped shape the America we know.

12/29/2020


Lincoln was 6’ 4” tall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kendrick Avatar
January 13, 2021 at 9:39 AM
He was an interesting man. Congrats on this great winner. Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
January 13, 2021 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations on your win. It must be a very hard job to do. How can you please everyone when you know some love you and some hate you? History tells the story. Enjoy your win/day with blessings...................
Fowler Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 5:18 PM
Good choice Eve. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Allison Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 12:47 PM
what a super tribute Eve, many congrats on your win;-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 5:50 AM
Well penned, Eve. Congrats on a most deserving win.
Mcintosh Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 4:06 AM
Wonderful words. God bless you always and CONGRATS on the win
Rodrigues Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 5:16 PM
Wonderful!
Tor Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 2:39 AM
Great man accomplished much. A worthy entry for the contest Eve. Much luck to win.
Strauss Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 10:30 PM
You described Lincoln like no other. Thanks for sharing!
Horne Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 11:49 AM
what an enjoyable & informative clerihew
Levasseur Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 9:08 AM
I like the brevity and wit you used to construct this enjoyable rhyming poem.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 8:39 AM
Wonderful tribute; and he is known for his integrity and honesty. Two traits that make him presidential even to this day! Love this. I think it's a winner.
Logan Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 6:43 AM
Good write, Eve. An honest President. I wonder what he would think about the liar who now holds the postion. Thank goodness, not for much longer.
Buhagiar Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 11:18 PM
Indeed the greatest president. You will not find one like him. ~~
Wolf Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 11:04 PM
The greatest President ever, methinks. And to think that he was entirely self-educated. Speaks volumes. (btw: for all of his anti-intellectualism, the current POTUS went to Wharton Business School, the best). H.N.Y., Eve! :) Gershon
Theraven Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 10:38 PM
Eve, One of my favorite Illinoisans. A man who stood for God and country. -Richard
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