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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Well since Lynda asked, here they are! Adventures of Obama written over the years of his presidency. I’m reading Obama’s book, A Promised Land, his reflections on his life, campaigns and presidency. I likely missed the mark in some of these points in the stanzas. I wasn’t going for outcomes so much as the spirit of what he accomplished and the way he tackled the big challenges.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Adventures of Obama (with thanks to Ogden Nash)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama took an enormous job,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He faced a fickle, unruly mob;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Whose tongue did hiss and venom did spew;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Whose color oft changed, now red, now blue.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The mob said, “Obama, we’re glad you came.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We got you elected, now just play our game.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barak Obama, he didn’t worry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He wouldn’t bow to their frantic fury.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He meant what he said and he said what he meant.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He went on being The President. (April 9, 2010)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama faced a room full of Titans<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Of Wall Street that is, but he wasn’t frightened;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Bears were growling, the Bulls’ nostrils flared;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The lobbyists bellowed, but he wasn’t scared.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>They crawled around threatening, they brayed and they stomped:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Obama, be careful, you’ll surely get whomped!”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barack Obama, he didn’t worry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He wouldn’t bow to their frantic fury.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He stood straight and tall, looked them right in the eyes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And said “Since you’re out of control I’m gonna regulate you guys!” (April 23, 2010)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama encountered a ferocious Troll<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Which came in the form of a popular Poll;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Troll grew and grew to gigantical size<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Until it was bloated; He looked into its eyes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And listened carefully as it demanded attention:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Obama you know I can eat you, in case I didn’t mention.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barack Obama, he didn’t worry;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He wouldn’t bow to its frantic fury.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He summoned his courage, he kept his cool<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And said “A Poll ain’t no Troll, and I ain’t no fool.” (June 3, 2010)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama saw a gargantuan gusher.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oil! – Looked like a real crusher.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The gusher spewed, enlarged its reach;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It fouled the waters, approaching the beach.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The people were anxious, the fishermen scared;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BP couldn’t stop it, its flawed system was bared.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barack Obama, he didn’t worry;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He wouldn’t yell or scream and fury;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He went to work on a cleanup plan,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And mobilized the forces to save the Land. (June 8, 2010)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama watched the endless attack<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On our brave forces assigned in Iraq;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Democracy foundering at home and abroad;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All factions thinking they’re upholding God.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“You’re making mistakes,” say the ‘Libs’, “left and right;”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From the right “You’re an ‘Islamic commie’ we need to fight.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barack Obama he didn’t worry;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He didn’t fret and scream and scurry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He took the long view as he promised before,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And brought our troops home signaling the end of THAT war. (September 3, 2010)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama confronted an unruly bunch;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Republicans about to eat him for lunch;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Liberal Dems threatening mutiny;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Independents jumping ship in futility;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tea Partyers added their noicy chatter;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Everyone blamed him for what was the matter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barack Obama he didn’t worry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama didn’t react in a fury.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He marshaled his forces and faced the Nation;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Then got those lame ducks to pass legislation. (December 29, 2010)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama’s having a difficult year,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barack Obama showed no fear;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Two-and-a-half or three wars to worry about,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A national debt a gazillion years out,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Republicans shouting “Now here’s our chance;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We’ll roll back Obamacare, we’ll make you dance.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barack Obama, he didn’t shiver;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He still had arrows left in his quiver;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He went to the people and held a Town Meeting;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Then got re-elected in spite of their bleating. (April 15, 2011)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obama wasn’t supposed to win,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Was going to take it right on the chin.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pundits and polls had counted him out;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The economy was what it was all about.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Romney and Ryan were coming on strong.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tea Partiers were saying “It won’t be long!”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barack Obama, he didn’t flinch;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He held his ground, didn’t give an inch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He meant what he said and he said what he meant,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And AGAIN got elected our president. (November 9, 2012)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Milan Hamilton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>80 North Center Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Redlands, CA 92373<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 909-556-5815<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E-mail: mellowmilan2@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>