Come pat my back and shake my hand;
Don’t criticize nor reprimand
Me. I’m the Backbone of the Nation;
All by myself I licked Inflation.
Commend me on my common sense;
Tell me I’m big; in fact, Immense.
Then, as my vigilance relaxes,
Promise to reduce my taxes.
Pour it on well; pull all the stops–
This year, the Common Man is tops.
I point with pride; in fact, I Quote:
I am the owner of a Vote!
by Ray Romine Tuesday, April 1, 1952
