The Pres

an Obama limerick

The president of the U.S.

stepped into a financial mess

he tried getting along

but those instincts were wrong

and now, the man's greying from stress

Author's Note

Here you go, Doc!

Reviews

[richom]

Very clever and well-written. His aging is noticeable and makes one wonder why anyone would want that job.

[Rita L. Sev]

I know I wouldn't. Thanks, Rich.

[Pryde Foltz]

They do get old fast; those in power.

[Rita L. Sev]

I would never want that job...

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, he certainly has turned gray through the years....and with good reason. I think most who hold that office age significantly. You are writing a lot today....Kudos! Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Lydi - some day there's plenty of inspiration... others the well is dry... :)

[Frieda P]

The Presidency should come with Grecian Formula for sure, it happens to all of them. Nice limerick Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Perhaps we should send a case to the next elected... :) Thanks, Frieda.

[Angel]

It makes me wonder why anyone would want such a thankless job in the first place.
Oh...
Well, except for the money...

[Rita L. Sev]

I certainly would not want the job... being in charge of 30 kids is enough for me!

[Angel]

I can't even imagine...after raising seven of my own, my hair is silver...no, that isn't blonde, in that picture, Luv...although I do like the way it came out, I was originally a brunette...

[icelandicblue]

Nicely done. People have short memories and tend to blame in the moment rather than looking at the path that got us there. That job is an aging machine for sure. After 2 years in office you begin to see the long slide down the hill. No matter who he is or how young he was going in he comes out looking older than he is. Hopefully someday I can use "she" instead. Just as aside, I don't see that accelerated aging process in Congress...mmm...I wonder why?

[Rita L. Sev]

A good point about Congress, Blue... the ones holding the strings are unscathed... Thanks!

[Tom]

Its endemic in politics, why does he not take up something less stressful !

A funny little Limerick that also contains pertinent, thought provoking ideology !

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, I hope he takes a relaxing position after his tenure... Thanks, Tom!

[Dr. Wood ?]

Boom Boom....as we Brits say.....Great stuff....I'll read up on this man and see what I can do

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Doc. :)

[Lobster Goldberg]

Haha! Love it! Very few noticed.. but he briefly went grey in February 2008. I think he dyes his hair ;) hehe

Very fun poem :)

[Rita L. Sev]

I always watch to see how long it will take for a president to start greying... unfortunately, it is a job that takes quite a toll... Thanks, LG!

[Lobster Goldberg]

At the Lincoln Library they had a video dedicated to how he aged. Civil War really really took its toll.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, he has turned so grey since he got in...it is so noticeable how the stress has affected him.

[Rita L. Sev]

I always feel for the President, no matter who it is... he takes on quite an unruly bunch...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, me too, Rita...except for a rare few who really do cause their own problems...