Useless Useless

April 14, 1865
A chilled southern wind
Lincoln's last hours
Our American Cousin...

John Wilkes Booth
born: May 10, 1838
Taurus the bull
claimed he had too great a soul
to die like a common criminal...

April 26, 1865
shot rang out
hands held above chest
tell mother I died for country
these hands, useless...useless..
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Pettit Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 1:57 PM
This puts anyone into a great vicarious experience during an infamous period in history.
Carroll Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 2:51 PM
Thank you Robert..
Onclaud Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 1:24 PM
such a futile attempt which can no longer be restored.. your poem speaks eloquently of a tragedy unforgotten,, it;s martin luther's month .. another useless act in vain.. huggs
Carroll Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 1:31 PM
Thank you Nette and good to hear from you.. Ken
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