To Rosa Poem by Abraham Lincoln
To Rosa
You are young, and I am older;
You are hopeful, I am not -
Enjoy life, ere it grow colder -
Pluck the roses ere they rot.
Teach your beau to heed the lay -
That sunshine soon is lost in shade -
That now's as good as any day -
To take thee, Rosa, ere she fade.
Pluck the roses, ere they rot, from a man who, knowingly signed his own death warrant as he signed the Declaration.his hand trembling.
Are you referring to the Emancipation Proclamation? Lincoln said on the day that he signed it, New Year’s Day,1863, that he never “felt more certain that I was doing right, than I do in signing this paper.”
History has been well served that he was a better president than he was a poet. Which is not to say that he didn't possess great persuasive, authorial powers in his speeches. He did. But this poem is a toss-off. Hardly immemorial, particularly in the shadow of his greater accomplishments.
Yes Mr.Pierre.There is a book on the president. I had read.These words are there.He picked up the pen, kept it on the table, second time he picked up the pen and then put it on the table, Third time he signed, his hand trembling.he knew what it was to sign the proclamation.
superb and fantastic poem; so you are you and I am throught me wanna be a good view!
A man of excellent morals. One who was given the opportunity to take advantage but strongly decided not to do so. This poem is proof of such. Lovely piece.
Sounds to me like Honest Abe may be a misnomer. The poet is obviously ditching a girl, and trying to make it sound like his young lover can do better. Tsk, tsk, Abe.
Great advice to the younger generation about how to enjoy life. Thanks. Enjoy life, ere it grow colder - Pluck the roses ere they rot.
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4/25/2024 7:35:56 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Love with the muse of Age! ! Thanks for sharing.