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OMAR A. KHADRA, PH.D.
ONE GRACIE TERRACE, APT. 11-H

NEW YORK, N. Y. 10028

January 11, 1977

The Hon. Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Secretary:

It occurred to me to compose the attached verses
on the eve of your forthcoming retirement as
Secretary of State. I trust that you will find
them authentic in the sense that they reflect
accurately your diplomatic endeavors as well as
your tour de force during your official career.

With all the best for your continued success in
the future, I remain

A Doggeral Composed as an Epitaph to the
Departing Secretary of State, Henry A. Kissinger

by Omar A. Khadra

Farewell Herr Doctor of Real Politik,

a disciple of Metternich and Talleyrand technique.

His diplomacy is Bismarckian with friend and foe,
with cajolery preceding the lethal blow.

A historian and philosopher and statesman to boot,

his rise was phenomenal, sans political root.

He hailed from Harvard with a step-by-step vein,
with Shuttle and Detente as his major refrain.

His policy towards China was well received,
but that of Hanoi was ill perceived.

No more addresses at Turtle Bay,

and Washington confirms, he is at home to stay.

A further tilt or balance, is hardly more

with danger to Rhodesia and Cyprus, in store.

Adieu and thanks for your peaceful concerns,

it's time for articles, memoirs and happy returns.

DR DOROTHY L. BROWN
3109 CENTENNIAL BLVD
NASHVILLE TN 37209

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SECRETARY OF STATE HENRY KISSINGER
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MOST THOUGHTFUL AMERICANS ARE NOT UNMINDFUL OF THE TREMENDOUS LABOR OF DEVOTION THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN THIS NATION THANK YOU MR SECRETARY

DR DOROTHY L BROWN
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