Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Presidential History Reprise Surprise

George Washington chopped down a tree as a lad
   Then told his dad that he'd been bad

With the stroke of a pen, Thomas Jefferson kick-started a nation
   Touting revolution every so often with his Declaration

Andrew Jackson had a penchant for whiskey  
   Native Americans found him way too frisky

Abraham Lincoln was thin but brave
   Reunited the nation and freed the slaves

As a child Teddy Roosevelt was always ill
   But as President he led the charge up San Juan Hill

His cousin Franklin took over in the Great Depression
   And then three times won reelection.  

JFK and Jackie ushered in 'Camelot'  
   'Til in a Dallas motorcade he was shot
 
Ronald Reagan demanded the Soviets end their stall,
   "Mr. Gorbachev, please, tear down that wall!"

Bill Clinton said, "It's the economy, Stupid!"
   Before he was cut down by Monica and Cupid

And now Mr. Trump draw lines in the sand
   Saying, "Let's make America great again!"

And did you know that Yankee Doodle preferred apple strudel
   To a leftover dish of cold, wet noodles?

Hope you've enjoyed this reprise of Presidential history
   Which to the majority of Americans is an absolute mystery


P.S.  Rumors have it that Yankee Doodle is considering a 
        comeback run for POTUS in the 2020 election.
        His slogan reportedly will be, "Make America
        handy with Yankee Doodle Dandy."  
        The "Me-too" movement has already
        dialed in death threats ...

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M. L. Kiser October 16, 2018 at 2:28 PM "As a child Teddy Roosevelt was always ill But as President he led the charge up San Juan Hill"; yep, sometimes I think that childhood difficulties may make us physically stronger, too. "Which to the majority of Americans is an absolute mystery"; I believe so, especially since most don't seem to do their research before voting someone into office. I'm proud to say, like you, I knew it all. Well done, Gershon. Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 9:37 PM Good for you!! It is important to know about the candidates, even when the choices before us are rather dismal (as they were the last election). Thank you, as always, for your support. ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier October 9, 2018 at 6:05 PM Fun and most entertaining, Gershon. A pleasure to read. Gershon Wolf October 9, 2018 at 8:13 PM Thanks, and it wasn't really political, was it? I tried to keep the politics out of it, although the P.S. was a bit of a corker... ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner October 9, 2018 at 3:13 PM This is such an entertaining read on history, don't know how you think of all those amusing rhymes! Gershon Wolf October 9, 2018 at 5:04 PM The rhymes, for better or for worse, are attributable to having to soak my feet in hot water for 45 minutes once a week. And now you know all my secrets, Michelle. LOL. ~ Gershon

Nette Onclaud October 9, 2018 at 2:09 PM steeped in the fine details of history, gershon... what a treasure especially for students so they can appreciate the country's DNA.. huggs Gershon Wolf October 9, 2018 at 5:02 PM Thank you so much, nette… As shown in study after study, America's students know precious little about American / Presidential history. :) gw

Daniel Turner October 9, 2018 at 1:38 PM It's a little unfair to judge Mr Trump with his peers, as he hasn't even served a full term yet. Who knows what will happen tomorrow? i did however enjoy the history as I am a history buff. Very entertaining, Gershon. Gershon Wolf October 9, 2018 at 5:01 PM You're certainly right about not rushing to judge Mr. Trump prematurely, although I think it is already fair to say that he tends to draw lines in the sand, which is akin to painting yourself into a corner. (Obama did the same thing)...Thank you for reading and commenting.

Ilene Bauer October 9, 2018 at 1:04 PM an enjoyable read about our presidents, gershon! Gershon Wolf October 9, 2018 at 4:58 PM Thank you, Ilene!