The President Called

Mourning in America

(July 6, 1921 - March 6, 2016)

The clouds are stirring across the sky.

There is a hush across the nation.

Nancy has finally waved good-bye,

and my tears fall with sweet laudation.

For years, she lingered in wait of him.

The thorn of loneliness pricked her side.

Morning in America grew dim

the day that the love of her life died.

This morning the call finally came.

The President whispered to her heart,

calling her sweetly, gently by name:

‘My Dear First Lady, Mommie, Sweetheart.’

Love lifted wings and sailed for the sun,

entering through heaven’s golden arch.

Twin souls anchored, together as one,

are dancing through the keyhole of March.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

A gentle and caring tribute to a dedicated wife and great First Lady. She was by his side always....she was his heart, his soul. Beautifully written. Flawless rhyme. Lydi**

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Lydi. It was beautiful to be witness to their love story.

[Sheila Kline]

Your message is endearing; one of tribute to a loyal and loving wife to her husband, even when he was no longer able to be a participating part of her life. I hold great respect for her for her eternal love!

Thank you for your words that remind us of a love that shall never end, written with wonderful form and rhyme! And the image of her is stunning!

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Sheila. Pulling this up to review your comment and reading the poem with the music again just stirred me to tears. Their love for one another should be a beacon for all. She was a true lady until the end.

[emmajoy]

Linda, your words are beautiful and such a tribute to that lady. Recently in a tribute to her over here, I saw a tv snippet where-when in his later years and suffering, she discretely reminded him of some mislaid words. It brought tears to my eyes. That was her love and pride of not a president but her man wrapped in a moment. (You too)

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A wonderfully penned tribute crafted with great rhythm! So beautiful..........

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a beautiful tribute to a really classy first lady---thank you for this poem!

j.

[Robert Parlange]

Touching tribute. Although I wasn't a Reaganite, I always admired and envied their relationship. Her devotion to her husband as he struggled with Alzheimer’s only increased my admiration.

A well written and empathetic work.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Their love for one another was eternal. She stood by his side both in life and death, and it was a beautiful thing to see. Politics aside, you really should read the book, "I Love You, Ronnie - The Letters of Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan. The truly epitomize love. He had a poet's heart and a beautiful soul. Thank you for reading.