If I were President, I'd speak When I had things to say, Or once a week, or twice a week, Or twenty times a day. I'd give my speeches to the press As I was minded to; And that, unless I miss my guess, Is -- just -- what -- Taft -- does -- do. If I were President, I'd go About this goodly land, Sure not for fun and not for show, But just to understand. While shallow critics dully stormed I'd range the country through; And that, unless I'm misinformed, Is -- just -- what -- Taft -- does -- do. If I were President, I'd tell The Congress my desires, And they might act, or go to -- well, The place of forest fires. I would not urge, or prod, or nudge, Or beat the stubborn crew; And that, if I am any judge, Is -- just -- what -- Taft -- does -- do. If I were President, in short, I'd try to do my work In steady, self-respecting sort, Nor ever flinch or shirk. I'd keep a smile upon my face Whoever played the shrew; And that, with cheery grit and grace, Is -- just -- what -- Taft -- does -- do. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SPRINGTIDE by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON TAPS by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON THE MAN TO BE by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON THE GARDEN OF ADONIS by EMMA LAZARUS THE RING AND THE CASTLE by AMY LOWELL SURFACES AND MASKS; 6 by CLARENCE MAJOR |