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Precious Childhood Memory

I was all of nine It was nineteen fifty-nine Guess who came to town So handsome, so young My mom nearly lost her tongue Guess who came to town He gave us a speech with Vision! -- He never preached Guess who came to town He was a great man I shook John Kennedy's hand! That's who came to town *********** Cut down in his prime America's saddest time A most heinous crime July 22, 2019 Multiple Haikus Poetry Contest Sponsor: Jamie Pan

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J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/2/2019 6:20:00 AM

Fantastic poem and this is terribly sad - I agree with Caren.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/2/2019 4:13:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment on this episode in American history. Much appreciated. Best wishes, gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/24/2019 6:59:00 AM

So terribly sad; the country never fully recovered. We truly never will. Thanks for the great memory!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/24/2019 12:51:00 PM

You're right: JFK's assassination was the 'Loss of Innocence' moment for this country. Or at least it sure seemed that way. :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/23/2019 12:16:00 PM

I'm sure that will always be a day to remember Gershon, so devastatingly sad that his life was snuffed out of him in his prime and at the zenith of his career. A great write. Well penned. Blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/23/2019 12:54:00 PM

Devastating is the perfect word to describe the tragic loss of JFK. Thanks for the insightful comment, Jennifer! Best wishes, Gershon

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/23/2019 10:09:00 AM

GW~ I got to see him speak at the Chicago Convention. And he was barely known at the time. I saw him once at OHare or Midway. Riding on the back of a convertible. He was beyond handsome. I have shaken hands with other Presidents and Vice Presidents.. My daughter also~ that propelled her into political life. Great thrill when you kid is elected! Panagiota Good you shook hands!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/23/2019 12:54:00 PM

Appreciate your enthusiastic response to this little ditty about JFK. There was just something electric about him. Still is, after all these years. Bobby too. Thanks! :) gw

Paul Callus

Date: 7/23/2019 3:17:00 AM

These are great memories to fall back on from time to time, Gershon. I too remember well that special historic period. ~ Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/23/2019 8:20:00 AM

Thanks for reading and for the comment, Paul. Best wishes, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/22/2019 8:08:00 PM

My dad honked his car horn just in time for JFK to wave!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2019 10:36:00 PM

Oh, JFK was such a guy, wasn't he?!

David Mchattie

Date: 7/22/2019 5:25:00 PM

It would have been interesting to see what his brother would have done as President. Have a great day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2019 5:36:00 PM

You are so right, David. I remember how utterly disgusted I was that Bobby was killed by that worthless Sirhan-Sirhan. I think that Bobby really had his finger on the pulse of America -- he was so beloved -- and a great President he might have been. Pity. Thanks 4 the insight ~ gw