Best Theodore Roosevelt Poems
The U.S. was fighting against Spain over their colonial policies with Cuba,
And Asist. Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt resigned his position just to join the volunteer cavalry. One of three regiment raised in 1898 for the Spanish-American War was the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry fondly known as
The Rough Riders. Roosevelt recruited a diverse group of cowboys, miners, law enforcement officials and Native American Indians.
Roosevelt and Colonel Leonard Wood trained and supplied the men in San Antonio, Texas so well that The Rough Riders were allowed into action unlike many other volunteer companies and they sailed for Santiago de Cuba from Tampa on June 13,1898. There they joined The Fifth Corps, another highly trained, well supplied and enthusiastic group of excellent soldiers from the regular army.
The Rough Riders saw combat at Las Guassmas on the way to Santiago .
In his after action report JULY 4,1898 Roosevelt wrote that of the 490 men he led into battle at San Juan Hill 80 were killed and wounded and another half dozen were MIA.
I looked up at the mountain,
the result - I was in awe!
George, Teddy, Tom, and Abe,
were the faces, that I saw!
Faces carved in granite.
Fourteen years, to get it done!
Over 400 people did the stonework,
completed - October 1941!
Why these four were chosen,
may have been a mystery?
It's because they represent,
the first 130 years, of Americas history!
George, was Father of our Country.
Democracy was his quest!
He attained freedom from Great Britain,
and his history tells the rest!
Thomas, was president number three.
His most important deed, of note,
was the Declaration of Independence,
a document, which he wrote.
Abe, held our nation together,
during the Civil War!
He was able to preserve the union,
hence, he's one of the chosen four!
Teddy, was an advocate of many great causes!
Panama Canal trust buster, and rights of the common man!
He led us into the 20th century,
and helped foster Americas, economic plan!
An iconic symbol of Presidential greatness,
high in Dakotas Black Hills!
If you're any kind of a history buff,
it'll be one of your greatest thrills!
This beautiful National Memorial,
is Mount Rushmore, South Dakota!
When you see these four granite faces,
you won't regret, one iota!
Note:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Keystone, South Dakota
George Washington 1732-1799
Thomas Jefferson 1743-1826
Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865
Theodore Roosevelt 1858-1919
Believe you can and you're halfway there" - Theodore Roosevelt
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Beautiful Shine of Faith
When swirls of sadness swamp the heart
And vile men hold lovers apart,
When clouds of anguish grip the mind
And one`s path in life one can`t find,
When the spirit is at low tide
And no one can serve as a guide,
It`s time faith in oneself to light
And seek its shine that`s sparkling bright.
I wish I could have
seen Theodore Roosevelt
Eugene Debs, Calvin Coolidge
speak their minds
I wish I could travel back
in time to see Daniel Webster,
meet Lewis and Clark
I wish time was malleable
And that we could travel through it
to see J.R.T. Tolkien, the Lubavither Rebbe,
Martin Luther King
But you and i are trapped
in 2013
Let's try to make the best of it
Since so far as we know
The clcock moves in one direction
"The moving finger writes - and having writ - moves on"
I wish I could have
seen and heard Theodore Roosevelt ,
Eugene Debs and Calvin Coolidge
speak their minds
I wish I could travel back
in time to see Daniel Webster,
meet Lewis and Clark
I wish time was malleable
And that we could travel back
to see Chaim Potok - J.R.R. Tolkien,
the Lubavitcher rebbe, Martin Luther King
But friend - you and I are trapped in the early 21st century
Let's try to make the
most of it
For as the Old Tentmaker knew "The moving finger writes - and having writ moves on....
In the historical archives, many trails have led to
The making of a legend, those born with the pioneer spirit
Of individuality, bred deeply within their soul.
Such was this man we called, Mr. President, Theodore Roosevelt.
A cowboy rough rider, whom wrangled his way with true
Grits fight, making his way to the oval office round-up in
Washington, DC,
Thus America's pride, was alive within Teddy's wild heart.
This wilderness environmentalist, who's grand vision,
Had the foresight to leave a wondrous gift behind him.
To a nation beloved by him, this honorable man,
Bestowed his legacies inheritance for future generations,
To enjoy forever, the green valley's known as the
National Parks and National forests.
A nation's founding father, his face indubitably
Engrained, into solid granites bed rock, on the exterior of
Mount Rushmore, so does it bare witness, to this presidents
Greatness unto posterity.
A rugged individualist, believing in the fair deal policy,
For all men, should all have the same rights and liberties.
Theodore did so carry a big stick, but spoke softly,
In the foreign policy arena, thus receiving the Noble Peace Prize.
Drive did he, the stake of progress across the raw landscape
Of Cuba, creating a man made wonder, called the Panama Canal.
But if asked Theodore Roosevelt’s greatest achievement,
Was the raising of his children, and living life to it's
Fullest depth's degree.
A grievice day, to lose one such as he, but this man
Whom loved adventure, looked at the death as only
The beginning of another chapter's turning of a page,
Beyond lies another horizon's sunset to be explored.
Don't cry at the loss of one such as myself,
Shed no tears, yet raise a toast instead, on my behalf,
Celebrate how I lived, and for the little accomplishments
I've left behind.
For in this way Theodore Roosevelt wished to be
Remembered and the greatest tribute of all.
BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN
Dinner at the White House
Theodore Roosevelt a robust, Republican president
had to Booker T. Washington a dinner invite sent.
Roosevelt was progressive for his day
and the segregated south had much to say.
We often hear America the
Beautiful being played
somewhere…
The Bald Eagle is the national
symbol of the United States…
There are many monuments
and memorials that play tribute
to many, Vietnam, World
War II, Korean, Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, Iwo Jima,
Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt
and so many more…
There is Mount Rushmore,
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln,
Pentagon Memorials…
We also have a National Flower
that one being the Rose!
Memorial Day and every day
remember all those Monuments,
Memorials and there meanings,
never forget all those who
have given there life for
our Country…
By Sandra Lea Hoban
©2010
THE DREAM HAS BEEN
LOST.
SHANGRILA IS
VANISHING.
LOOKING OUT ON THE
NATURAL LANDSCAPE,
THE TAKERS ARE
DESTROYING THE LAND.
ONE BY ONE, THE
GREED TAKES OVER,
BLINDING THEM FROM
CARE TAKING MOTHER
EARTH.
GREED HAS NO
BOUNDARIES,
NO CONSCIOUSNESS.
WE MUST REMEMBER,
WE ARE CARE TAKERS
OF THE EARTH,
ON A TRANSITORY
JOURNEY
OF CREATION AND SELF
DISCOVERY,
NOT DESTRUCTION.
LET US CREATE A NEW AND
SUSTAINABLE STORY FOR
PLANET EARTH.
DEDICATED TO
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
NATIONAL PARK IN
NORTH DAKOTA.
WRITTEN BY,
CHADWICK ANDREW VINCENT
JULY 1, 2014
He wore wire rimmed glasses
Weird looking clothes
Had a fine rig for his horse
Passing through I suppose
But I learned from a friend
He was out here to stay
And that everyone said
He would not ride away
He had bought a large spread
And had cattle to work
But no one really liked him
He looked like an upitty jerk
But the word really spread
Old four eyes was alright
And every cowboy in town
Wanted a job over night
He could ride he could rope
With the guys all day long
And at the end of the day
Drink liquor and sing songs
Well they all came to like him
And they worked side by side
They would do anything for him
And together they’d ride
One day he stopped in
For a whiskey or two
When a drifter came in
Just out of the blue
He said pour me a drink
Charge it to four eyes over there
Well Ted never moved
He didn’t care
Well the drifter he drank
And to all their surprise
Ordered another and again
Said charge it to four eyes
Well Ted had enough
And he knocked the man down
Drug him outside
And watched him leave town
Now all the cowboys there
Were astounded and surprised
That this drifter was beaten
By the man called four eyes
Now that’s not all
That’s the way that it went
Cause He would return
To become the 26th President
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
I love to sit and watch the Roosevelt Elk for hours. The Roosevelt Elk named for Theodore Roosevelt, it's my favorite animal in the wild. They are the largest of the four remaining North American elk subspecies. They are beautiful, majestic creatures that walk with their head up high with pride. They stand as tall as a horse. The male elk carries a beautiful set of dark brown, tipped in cream antlers. Their antlers reach lengths of up to four feet with a distinctive three-point tip, or crown at the end depending on the age of the elk. They use the eye guards on the horns when running through brush by lowering their heads. The antlers have several purposes, most related to mating, as a weapon against their foe, and the antlers are shed each year.
Even though they have a heavy scent of musk they can pick up a scent carried hundreds of yards away if the wind is blowing their direction.
Their coat is thick and soft, with longer hair on the chest and shoulders of sable color, with a light brown body, and a cream-colored rump and no tail. Their coats make it a habitat for fleas because their coat is thick and soft, it enables them to sneak through a thicket when they hear your nylon or denim clothes rake against a bush.
They feed on a variety of grass as, plants, leaves, bark, and including highbush cranberry, elderberry, devil's club blueberries, mushrooms, lichens, and salmonberries.
They engage in ritualized mating behaviors during the rutting season to have their own harem. The mating involves in posturing, urinating, tossing turf and fighting with their antlers, and bugling, a loud series of vocalizations which establishes dominance over other males and attracts females.
The Roosevelt Elk, a beautiful, majestic creature, which lives in the wide-open land with tall grass, under the canopy of Douglas -fir, cedar, and old growth stands.
5/9/2018
In Spirit Haiku
all Americans
story tellers dream catchers~
drum circle homage
Other
First in war—First in peace -George Washington
A divine inspired Declaration -Thomas Jefferson
National Parks—Bold Conservation -Theodore Roosevelt
Emancipation—fight doesn't sease -Abraham Lincoln
For Presidents Day
Written 2/21/22
Our Political Divide
Miracle Man Opinion
6/17/2022
Each time a problem, of any kind, rears its head,
the establishment quickly looks for someone to blame.
Efforts should be directed toward problem solving instead,
but one party or the other goes all out to disclaim.
No matter what happens it’s the other party’s fault,
they’ll appoint a commission and hold kangaroo court.
Then ravage each other with a constant verbal assault,
while distorting the truth, to the media they resort.
Some wonder why many politicians aren’t respected,
they're adept at speaking from both sides of their mouth.
They cover their backsides and the people are oft neglected,
while our country is invaded by those from the south.
“When they call the roll in the senate,
the senators do not know whether to answer “present” or “not guilty.”
Theodore Roosevelt
Do you know why they're called “Teddy Bears”
After Theodore Roosevelt, because Teddy cared
A captured bear, he refused to kill
A kindness remembered still
Quite “unsportsmanlike” he was heard to declare
Trust Is Earned
An Opinion: by Tom
3/6/2020
Congress has become a valley of vipers,
each person has an agenda of their own.
From the halls of congress some lurk as snipers,
sharing ideas causing others bemoan.
Opinion polls show us that they're not trusted,
many voters trade their vote for something free.
Each morning's news leaves me highly disgusted,
with most of their doings many disagree.
This election cycle hasn't brought out the best,
from the very start many had no appeal.
Promises made will soon be put to the test,
promising free stuff most always seals the deal.
“When they call the roll in the Senate,
the Senators do not know whether to answer,
“present” or Not Guilty.”
Theodore Roosevelt