Abraham Lincoln

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“Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.” – Abraham Lincoln He worked to abolish slavery Left his mark on the USA His heart was filled with bravery To God he did always pray He wasn’t simply a president But thought up ideas filled with hope America he chose to represent With appreciation for ones who cope He listened to the wisdom of God Discovered in the Bible’s good words Valued the people who did love With hearts music felt as songbirds He was born in a log cabin, so old Raised on the wild frontier long ago Was too wise to ever allow himself sold To any idea that didn’t allow him to grow Abraham Lincoln knew that the truth Was always better to give the public And he was so sure, a living proof That goodness can be found in the republic Abraham Lincoln Quotes • “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” ... • “Whatever you are, be a good one.” ... • “Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?” ... • “America will never be destroyed from the outside. ... • “My Best Friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read.” YOUR FAVORITE PRESIDENT (President's Day Project) Poetry Contest Sponsored by: L MILTON HANKINS January 9, 2021

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 2/22/2021 10:03:00 AM

Wonderful Gina! He was certainly a great president, it was a toss up for me to try to choose between Abe and JFK! This is a great tribute! Congratulations! <3

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 2/21/2021 12:16:00 PM

Congrats on your win, and thanks for a brilliant poem with some great quotes from the great man!

Constance La France

Date: 2/21/2021 10:46:00 AM

Gina, I love who you picked as your fav President, and what a great pic, the quote you have listed -Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?” is one my father used always but my father worded it a bit differently, Do not destroy your enemies make them your friends, congrats on your win _Constance

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/9/2021 10:48:00 AM

One of life's great mysteries is why Abe was shot and Trump was not! Aloha! Rico

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/9/2021 8:06:00 AM

Love it! Will this man who built up and sustained our unity finally be attacked? Who knows and yet is it not God alone who judges our hearts? God bless you!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/9/2021 5:36:00 AM

Wonderful tribute to a great president, Gina. Thank you for the quotes--which resonate in his intellect.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/9/2021 4:19:00 AM

Ah, I wish all Presidents would listen to the wisdom of God, dear friend. I think he is weeping up there for our ways, nicely put . congrats on a job well done. Have a blessed day and stay healthy. xo

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/9/2021 3:37:00 AM

A glorious tribute to an immortal president whose only worry was to save the Union and not his presidency! Excellent work dearest, Reigina. Good luck my friend!