Under the Florida Son

 Under the Florida Son

Under the Florida Son

On Wilson’s first Inaugural Day

A “man” was born.  His father always called

Him Man.  For instance, Archibald might say,

“Go do your hunting, Man.”  Archie’d been galled

To have so many females in his life,

Was thrilled to have another male around

Instead of daughters, daughters, wife and wife.

The quite amazing fact that might confound

The cynics is the boy grew up to be

A princely gentleman, more decent, wise,

And charming than a president—and free

Inside his mind.  He did fanaticize.

yoThat’s true, yet . . . among his many glories

yoyoWas telling his four Men shining stories.