Stepping Through Time
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Abraham Lincoln had many skills and talents, among them were those that involved physical adeptness. His wrestling prowess was well-known. His rail splitting skills were legendary. Even on his death bed the physicians attending him were amazed by his well-toned muscles. Apparently, he was not so good at one thing- as the story below illuminates:
“If Lincoln’s hand could pen elegant prose, his long legs lacked a similar grace. At a Springfield soiree, the courting Lincoln edged over to the silk-gowned Mary Todd and offered, “Miss Mary, I’d like to dance with you in the worst way.” After a spin on the floor, Mary said, Abraham, you wanted to dance in the worst way and you certainly did!”
From: “The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln” by James C. Humes
Stepping Through Time
I
find that
I’m dancing
with a tall man.
Joy floods my soul, for
I am with my hero!
He’s awkward and lanky, but
his arm is strong around my waist.
As he smiles down at me, I recall
people had called him homely. Could they not
see - emanating from his dark eyes -
integrity’s beauty? I dare
touch his shaven face, longing
to tell him how special
he is and how one
day, he will be
wearing a
handsome
beard!
Feb. 5, 2017
for the Stepping Through Time Poetry Contest of Kim Rodrigues
Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2017
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