Ike and the Ladies (or “Family Reflections”)

Ike grew up with lots of carping; There were ladies everywhere. Over anything they loved to chirp (He offered no more than a burp), But he made a way through the harem Played around sometimes to scare ’em. ‘Twas a mighty fine way to grow up! Then college came along to interrupt. They, each, had to go their own ways Doing wonders and all kinds of displays. Thinkin’ back, ‘Twas a find sisterhood! All married except for two; We’re now at two-thousand, twenty-two. (Talkin’ simple past, not the participle; You know things aren’t perfect in this world; Elli’s on her own down in the South, Catchin’ folks with bad deeds and bad mouth.) Pressing on with lots of thanksgiving; His love makes life worth living.

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