Reason A. Poteet Poet Rhyme

Mighty Big Ben

A big "if"
get a whiff
Me? zero.
my hero...

Ben Franklin
wise statesman
scientist
columnist.

Ben's passwords -
Poor Richard's
crackerjack
almanack.

Did Silence
Dogood sense
women's rights
and insights?

Philly fire
would inspire
Ben's brilliance -
insurance

Self-taught, thence
Ben invents
bifocals 
smart mogul.

Next project
he'd perfect
ladder chair
with step stair.

Millionaire
takes a dare
Kites and keys
lightning please.

A new hat
diplomat
Ben would dance
off to France.

Death's closed door
eighty-four
Famous men
admire Ben.


September 18, 2020
rewritten March 9, 2021

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John Watt September 19, 2020 at 11:12 PM Reason, this is a remarkable summary of a great man's life. Franklin was so learned and gifted in many areas, kind of America's Leonardo da Vinci. Well done, I congratulate and celebrate your 1st place victory! Reason A. Poteet September 20, 2020 at 4:52 AM What an encouraging reply, John. You make my Sunday sunnier. Thanks! I could have covered several more inventions and his politics, but the limit of 40 lines slowed me down. I like the comparison to da Vinci.

Eve Roper September 19, 2020 at 8:26 PM Reason, great job on 1st place :) congratulations on your win. Hugs eve Reason A. Poteet September 19, 2020 at 8:49 PM Appreciate your comment and commendation, Eve. It is a fun form using a three syllable foot instead of an iambic footle. May do another sometime. Have a great rest of the week's end.

Linda Alice Fowler September 19, 2020 at 6:59 PM Congratulations on your placement Reason! Linda Reason A. Poteet September 19, 2020 at 7:21 PM Thank you, Linda, so glad for the read and your reply. Have a terrific Sunday.