Sherman Says About Lincoln by Dennis Lange

(after visiting with Lincoln before the fall of Richmond)

Of all the men I ever met
…None other comes to mind
Who had both greatness and the grace
…In such amount combined.

I once looked down on him in scorn;
…I judged him on a word.
And looking back, I understand
…Such judgments are absurd.

You ask, “What is the difference?”
…I am ashamed to say.
I judged him when I knew him not;
…I know him well today.

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© Dennis Lange and thebardonthehill.wordpress.com, 2016.