Memory of Steel

Abe Lincoln had a memory of steel

He said so placing a note in his hat

Beside his great capacity to feel

No less for a slave than aristocrat.

A human man, let words say nothing more

A friend, a father, devoted mentor

Who lost a few battles but won the war.

In his deep anguish he saw a new day

With all against him he saw a new day

Beloved because he saw a new day

Until the long winter yielded to spring

A time of joy, too soon a time to grieve

A promise filled and then a time to leave

The hope for freedom nurtured in his wing

Passionate words delivered from his heart

We that remain true to his legacy

One man’s vision for all posterity

And history. Take heed and do not part!