I recall a fallen prince (poem) by Steve Joos on AuthorsDen

I recall a fallen prince
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As I was reading about the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy on the 40th anniversary of his assassination, I tried to think back to that time and add some of my own personal reflections. JFK's brief tenure in office wasn't Camelot, but he was a memorable and beloved leader to some.
I recall a fallen prince, a handsome lad, an older brother who led the land. A sailor, as most princes are, a son of privilege who tried to make the world a better place for you and I. With courage like those he profiled with pen, he challenged us to ask not what our country could for us do, but what we could do for it. He challenged us to reach for the moon, and tell tyrants we were Berliners too. Even in that darkest night, when it seemed the world might end, his courage never faltered, his youthful hand held firm. We young boys thought him Clark Kent's stand-in until that clear and dreadful Texas day. As the years go by, we remember his streak, a bolt of light. A bright and shining moment? Maybe not.

Reviewed by Mary Coe

Reviewed on September 10, 2008

A great tribute. Beautifully written.

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)

Reviewed on November 3, 2005

Oh Steve, JFK is standing tall with this Honorable tribute to one of the Greatest Presidents and a True Leader this country has ever had. The motto of his, will always ring loud and clear! Beautiful Inspiring Honorable Tribute. A fallen prince, so true. Steve you couldn't have done this Man more justice. Beautiful!!! Bravo!!
Thank you Steve.
Tracey xoox(c :)42

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on August 6, 2005

A wonderful tribute to a great leader. Too bad he died too early.

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on May 1, 2005

This was an excellent tribute to a great Leader, beautifully written,

Reindeer

Reviewed by jude forese

excellent tibute to one of the most astutue leaders of 20th century ...

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on April 27, 2005

i remember the day he died, i was fifteen and pregnant with my son. I was too young and wrapped up in my own problems to have decided whether he was a good president or not and in retrospect, i'm afraid he just died before he could disappoint. but then i'm a cynic about politicians

Reviewed by David Young

He was one of my favorite leaders who invited poets into his White House. I to miss him and remember the day that he was assassinated. I used to live in Mt. Vernon, IN for about ten years, associate degree from SIU. Good luck to your writing.

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Steve this is a very fine tribute and rememberance of a man, who turned back the missles of October, and had talks at Camp David with Nikita Kruschev, who started the President's Council On Physical Fitness, and who dared to be human, despite his priveleged birth. He was an American, a Kennedy, a family man and husband, and above all, he was a friend to the people of the world. Thnx Steve, for the memories. May the Lord Jesus bless you and yours, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little den sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I may as well be."

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 26, 2005

Excellent tribute Steve!!

Take care!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Wonderful tribute Steve! He was human after all, not a god. He was a fine president in many ways, and certainly loved by many. Regardless of whether we agree with their politics or not, they are a great service oriented family, who have had horrendous trials to live through.

Eileen

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

I remember too and this year marks the forty second anniversary.