When I Remember Reagan

Today, Sunday February 6th, is - or would be - Former President Ronald Wilson Reagan's 100th birthday.
To recognize this (I shy away from "celebrate") here is a painting and a poem - both with the same title.

When I Remember Reagan

When I remember Reagan it’s not with

hushed voice and sober gratitude, though

to be clear, I harbor no animosity towards

his memory; let him sleep in peace if he can.

When I remember Reagan I think of the

evil Soviet empire always lurking around the

corner, ready to launch a surprise nuclear attack.

When I remember Reagan, I remember

(and say this hissing through your teeth)

the Russians!

(click the picture to see it enlarged.)