Poetry of Abraham Lincoln

Poetry Of Abraham Lincoln

The poetry of Abraham Lincoln has been an interesting source into the psyche of this President. In addition to two complete, narrative poems, Abraham Lincoln wrote several small verses throughout his life and possibly a poem in the form of a suicide note.

Read more about Poetry Of Abraham Lincoln:  "My Childhood-Home I See Again", "The Bear Hunt, "The Suicide's Soliloquy", Short Verses

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    To give the victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.
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    In great contests each party claims to act in accordance with the will of God. Both may be, and one must be wrong.
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