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All For Show

Most Americans just didn't know
Franklin Roosevelt had polio -- 
   He sat in his iron chair
   And he sweat like a bear -- 
His powerful image all for show

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2018

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Funom Makama Date: 12/22/2018 10:30:00 AM This is beautiful with the exhibition of the zenith of poetic craft.I love the passion, expressions and beautiful lines... Merry christmas and a wonderful 2019. Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/20/2018 8:38:00 PM Ah, but he was a proud man, and he did so much, but I think his wife was even more giving - two terrific humanitarians, both brave and strong. Great poem. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/20/2018 9:32:00 PM You're right. He certainly was a proud man...And his wife was certainly was great woman, a great role model. I believe that she was the first 'activist' First Lady. ~ Gershon

Jan Allison Date: 12/20/2018 5:49:00 PM I've learned something new well penned GW:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/20/2018 6:50:00 PM I'm flummoxed. You're the second responder who didn't know about FDR. I had thought that everyone knew by now... And so I've learned something new as well! :) gw

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/20/2018 4:22:00 PM Well I didn't know that, but then he couldn't show any sign of weakness. Tom Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/20/2018 6:49:00 PM Really?! I'm astounded -- esp. with your grasp of things historic... I guess it just shows how successful FDR was in keeping his disability hush-hush. :) gw