Hannibal Hamlin Waltz

Plucked from Maine for Abe's campaign

He served as Lincoln's first vice

But term 2 he was booted, he was better suited

For work that was nothing but nice

 

Back in Maine, built a domain

A light amongst the gray

All through the year he would focus on cheer

He could spread on Presidents' Day

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Though Hamlin was home he did feel quite alone

He craved help and second opinions

So he drafted a slate of some former first mates 

And he called them his Hamlinions

 

Crafted snowglobes of Grover and when they were over

Made bobbleheads of Polk

Excited quite for the fabulous night

They would gift them to all the civic folk!

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Now on the eve, we hope he'll leave

Something special at our mat

In return it is spoken we'll leave a Maine token

Like lobster or L.L. Bean Hat

 

If you've been pleasant he'll bring you a present

A hope we all share!

If you've been mean-a he'll bring a subpoena

Be uncivil only if you dare!

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