Okay, judge(s), quibble with this one (perhaps because it does not name its subject in the title? or uses abab rhyme rather than xaxa?). At least it is a serious one.
Christmas 1776
He took dead aim at Britain’s crown
across the river gorge.
The Hessians bled in Camden town;
it warmed at Valley Forge.
Damn! It's about a general who became president (on an earlier "restrictions" list, but not the latest). Talk about Calvinball! So scratch it. I'll go island hopping.
[This message has been edited by Jan D. Hodge (edited May 31, 2006).]
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