By: Ima Ryma

Ima Ryma — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:07:51 +0000

Abe Lincoln, while as President,
Endured a lot of tragedy -
What the Civil War did present,
And within his own family.
He kept so much of that inside,
And chose to tell stories instead,
Where his mind could be occupied,
Sharing humor that could be spread
To others, to give Lincoln pause
From all the thoughts of heavy note,
To thoughts with a much lighter cause,
To ease the pain – an antidote.

So many stories Abe could tell.
The ones with humor served him well.

By: Margaret Bell

Margaret Bell — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:52:59 +0000

This wonderful article first appeared way back when I was in school and not exposed to things the grown-ups read. Thank your for re-publishing wonderful excerpts from your past issues. I am now quite old enough to fully appreciate their value. M. Bell

Comments on: “If I Couldn’t Tell These Stories, I Would Die”: Lincoln and Laughter

By: Ima Ryma

By: Margaret Bell