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Uncommon Tower of Power

President Dwight D. Eisenhower
An uncommon tower of power --
   Softly he spoke and unerringly
   Used military force sparingly

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Caren Krutsinger

December 20, 2018 at 8:40 PM

Ike was such a wonderful role model. He understood the power of the military, but we never had to fear he might misuse it by doing something insane during a rage. I am glad you have honored him in your clerihew.

Gershon Wolf

December 20, 2018 at 9:29 PM

You are so right... I like(d) Ike a lot---better than any of his successors. Thanks for the feedback. :) gw

Ilene Bauer

December 20, 2018 at 6:28 PM

love the rhyme, gershon!

Gershon Wolf

December 20, 2018 at 7:02 PM

Thanks, Ilene. Very simply: "I like(d) Ike." ... Where is our Ike of today when this nation needs a voice of reason so badly? Ah, he'd be drowned out by all the Vexing Voices of Viciousness who dominate America now… Oh, well. Thanks again. ~ Gershon

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