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Irony Abounds

On an unsinkable ship’s maiden voyage, it sinks. A pastor who preaches against alcohol, drinks. One’s surrounded by people, yet remains all alone. Confessing sins to a priest, those sins are atoned? A nation’s chief tax czar, who cheats on his taxes? An animal lover who hunts deer, to relax. Sing praise and kill humans, in the name of a God? Destroying our enemies, lasting peace we applaud? The lifeguard fears water, so remains on dry land. American foot...ball, is played with the hands. A high school track coach, who's morbidly obese. The steakhouse that's owned, by a vegan! The priest preaching sermons on love, is a pedophile. Repeat charity builds dependence, over time. Nations war against drugs, and market alcohol? DNA tests confirm, Hitler’s Grandfather was Jewish!

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Date: 4/8/2016 3:36:00 PM
Seems like the world which surrounds us... So ironic! Good job!
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Date: 3/11/2016 3:01:00 PM
Michael: I must admit as I read this I wiped away tears of laughter and of sadness. A great write. Keep them coming. oldbuck
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Date: 3/11/2016 10:47:00 AM
You are so right there are so many hypocrites and I have to tell you families are the worse! Its a real pleasure reading your work you'll be hearing from me more!
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Date: 3/11/2016 4:29:00 AM
Irony abounds in the minds of men, and women, and you're reminding us hold true to good for goodness sake; for no irony is in truth. To be cont.?
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Date: 3/11/2016 12:59:00 AM
The biggest irony is that we are born only to die! Good poem. Enjoyed it.
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Date: 3/10/2016 9:13:00 PM
Like the pinpointing of our contradictive life. Good job on the rhyming. Would love to see a conclusion or some kind of ending instead of the list. But overall, great observations ))
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Date: 3/10/2016 9:07:00 PM
This title caught my eye and when I read it... The irony is dripping profusely! Astutely "ironic" piece! I will enjoy reading your body of work! Write On!
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Date: 3/29/2014 4:18:00 PM
MICHAEL, Congratulations, In Giorgio's Impressing contest... Love ~ SKAT ~
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Date: 3/23/2014 9:34:00 PM
Congratulations on a fine win with this awesome poem, michael
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Date: 3/22/2014 2:49:00 PM
- Michael, congratulations on your fine winning poem in the contest: "February or March 2014 Poem" / / / / Sponsored by: Giorgio A. V. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/20/2014 6:29:00 PM
Michael; This is good and so true. I never knew about his grandmother. Life can be full of surprises. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
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Michael Wegman
Date: 4/4/2014 8:59:00 AM
Thanks Lucilla!
Date: 3/17/2014 9:06:00 PM
Irony Abounds Is a hold your attention from beginning to end, work of art! My best, chuck
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Michael Wegman
Date: 3/17/2014 10:13:00 PM
Thanks Chuck!
Date: 3/16/2014 12:05:00 PM
Loved the Irony in the poem - very well written. Jan x
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Michael Wegman
Date: 3/17/2014 10:13:00 PM
Many thanks Jan!
Date: 3/15/2014 7:19:00 PM
Your research shows diligence.
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Michael Wegman
Date: 3/17/2014 10:13:00 PM
Thanks James! I do try...
Date: 3/11/2014 7:12:00 PM
Ironic indeed. Sad too. Makes for great poetry though. Thanks for reading and commenting. Love, Joyce
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Michael Wegman
Date: 3/11/2014 8:33:00 PM
Thanks Joyce!

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