Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Musings of Presidents Washington and Lincoln

Presidents Washington and Lincoln met often in that Land of Eternal Bliss,
To commiserate, communicate and about the misty past to reminisce.
"What in hell (er, excuse me, Lord!) is happening, Abe, to our beloved nation?"
"Well, George, I see both good and bad but I see little cause for celebration!"

George: "I see they named the national capitol on the Potomac after me,
But they've desecrated it with greed and graft that I could not foresee.
Each President after us promised the people there'd be hopeful change,
But I fear the lack of leadership, that has left citizens in some estrange!"

Abe:  "I see that Arlington Cemetery is filled with patriots who died for liberty.
I strived to restore brotherhood to a broken nation but little of that I see.
I grieve at the lack of patriotism.   Even Old Glory by some has been defaced.
It seems that the God we looked to for guidance has also been displaced!"

George:  "I see the work ethic waning and everyone wants to be on the dole.
Congress is casting money at useless schemes putting all in a deeper hole!"
Abe:  "Yes, and those once pristine lakes and streams are polluted with disease,
And something called smog smothers cities and forests are stripped of trees!"

George:  "When I see how future generations are raised I want to shudder!"
Abe:  "Alas, all of this reminds me of a ship adrift without a steering rudder!"
George:  "Well, I don't suppose it does any good for us to sit around and whine."
Abe:  "I agree!  Let's amble over to happy hour for some great communion wine!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Robert Pettit February 24, 2011 at 6:57 PM Those two men were from different generations and never met each other. However, this imaginative write gives us a great idea of what a conversation between the two during today's times would be like. Great one, Bob

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM Bob u are the master ... this write is absolutely wonderful ..the dialogue and punctuation make it awesome as always..luv.. perfection plus.. hope u will check out my new blog posted today..explains much ...luv..

Ralph Taylor February 23, 2011 at 8:33 PM Wow what a great piece, my friend. Very clever and enjoyable write. Thoroughly enjoyed. Ralphie

Caryl Muzzey February 23, 2011 at 4:55 PM A great write by good ole George and Abe. I see they have a sense of humor where ours is lacking. I do enjoy reading your wonderful work... Caryl

Sara Kendrick February 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM Good one..Who knows what our founding leaders would think now or even just a few years ago those that have gone on..All that has been done wasn't done in one week so it won't be fixed in one week or will it..Sara