I Don’t Recall Poem by Joe Rosochacki

I have the utmost respect for Ronald Reagan,
Who defeated the USSR and crumbled the Iron Clad Curtain without firing a gun,
Who later died of Alzheimer’s,
He left us without knowing completely what he had done.

He did make a couple of miscues, like we are attacking the Soviets,
While joking around thinking he was off mike,
The Reagan Library apparently misplaced documents,
Iran-Contra, no doubt.
For the record, I think Reagan did not say if and when he realized
That Ollie was telling a lie, if he was telling the truth at all.

Reagan’s refrain was: “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.”
Followed then,
“I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.” I don’t recall.” “I don’t recall.”


It is apparent that his legacy lives on within the minds that are entrusted for his memoirs.
My Auntie Sophie(Lewandowski) said “Pray to St. Ant(h) ony,
(she said “tree” a lot instead “three”) ,
I hope the fellows at the Reagan Library
Don’t think that they’re too much above bourgeois,
To think that St. Anthony could help them pull strings through Divine Intercession,
To bad the congressional panel during Iran-Contra Investigation,
Did not call upon St. Anthony during their inquisition session.

(11-8-2007)