Merry Presidential Christmas!

The Night Before a Presidential Christmas

T’was a day in December, 2019-the year,

And the writer of this blog wants to send Presidential cheer.

Many Christmases have passed since we’ve heard from these guys,

But, for now, let’s read on for a holiday surprise.

The “Pop” of our country cannot tell a lie,

George says a great dessert is a Christmas cherry pie.

Adams and Jefferson, not buddies, it’s true,

But together they wish Happy Holidays to you!

From Virginia-two Jimmys-Madison and Monroe,

Hope your Christmas is filled with love and mistletoe.

John Quincy Adams, the other one’s son,

Known for his talent of negotiation.

Hopes that you “negotiate” some holiday fun.

And now we’ll hear from Andrew Jackson.

“Old Hickory” we call him, stubborn and tough definitely,

But he sends Christmas kindness from his resting place in Tennessee.

Martin Van Buren is next, number 8.

Not much to say cause he wasn’t that great.

William H. Harrison, though he died of pneumonia,

Would give this advice if he somehow could phone ya,

If you go Christmas caroling out in the cold,

Be sure to wear a coat, do as you’re told!

Next from John Tyler who had children galore,

Kids make the holidays merrier, for sure!

James K. Polk from down yonder in Tennessee,

Says “Happy Holidays, y’all” from Young Hickory!

Zachary Taylor, from his two graves, (look it up),

Says “Be careful when you drink eggnog from your cup!”

Fillmore and Pierce and Buchanan are next.

If they could they would send you a holiday text!

Lincoln sends wishes for a blanket of snow,

But beware if you go see a holiday show!

Then comes Andrew Johnson, all but forgot.

Maybe he wasn’t the best of the lot.

Ulysses S Grant and Rutherford Hayes,

Wish you the best of holidays.

James Garfield, Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland, too,

Harrison, and McKinley, so here’s what I’ll do.

I’ll lump some together in my little song.

Otherwise this will be incredibly long!

Then we have Teddy- always a kick!

Speaking softly and carrying a peppermint stick.

Taft, Woodrow Wilson, and Harding (Warren G.),

Calvin Coolidge and Hoover hope your days are stress-free.

Next on our list, Mr. New Deal himself.

FDR wishes you a year of good health.

Here’s Harry hoping your holidays are sweet.

But get out of the kitchen if you can’t stand the heat!

Hope your stockings are filled with all the things you like,

Says Prez 34- also known as IKE!

JFK, LBJ, Nixon, and Jerry,

Are all sending holiday greetings that are merry!

And old Jimmy Carter, still busy as a bee,

Working with Habitat for Humanity.

Around Plains’ Christmas trees, they will be rocking,

And peanuts will fill each and every stocking.

Dear Ronnie Reagan, one of the best,

Sends Christmas greetings from his place out west.

No candy canes on his Christmas tree,

Red and green jellybeans are what you will see!

Daddy Bush, Bill Clinton, W, too,

Are wishing the best of the season to you!

Mr. Obama and Donald J. Trump,

Say, “Don’t be a Scrooge, a Grinch, or a grump!”

Enjoy this time with your family.

From all of these guys who have led our country!

Where ever you come from, where ever you go,

Whoever you meet, whoever you know,

Even if you’ve never lived in that big house of white,

Merry “Prez”mas to all and to all a good-night!