Best Cronkite Poems

Some folks are misguided to sincerely believe
That what they hear on the news is fact, indeed,
I hope this poem will help you, friend, to relieve
That dreadful notion, for the “news” is suspect
Of being more commentary than cold, hard fact,
I have found journalism, rather recently, bought
And,...

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Should Remember Walter Cronkite
By Franklin Price
12/3/2016

Should remember Walter Cronkite
Most trusted newsman in the land
He told us what was happening
To help determine where to stand

Reported what was happening
Embellishment was not his thing
Reported, did not make the news
By adding his own  flash and bling

I'm sure there...

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Walter was so right,
In his fight for right, 
While not too far to the right.

Walter was a shining light,
A guiding light,
All his weight behind the light.

His quotes right on the money,
But not for the sake of the money,
His eyes on everything but money.

Walter told us...

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Walter Cronkite,
Waxed erudite.
For fifty-six years he reported the news,
Trusted and revered for his truthful views....

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