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A Sign of the Times

One of the nicest Christmas traditions I know Involves a guy, a girl, and some mistletoe. Or perhaps I should say that's the traditional way. But in this age of sexual diversity, Guys don't always kiss a biological miss, And girls often prefer not a him, but a her. But no matter the gender, When the feelings are tender, That should not be perceived as a sign of perversity, And "beneath-the-mistletoe" kisses Between misters and misters And misses and misses Are just a sign of the times that we live in today.

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Date: 12/10/2022 8:18:00 AM
I thought of a somewhat humorous response here but after thinking about it I thought I’d better just say liked the poem, spot on analysis. John
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 12/10/2022 10:17:00 AM
Thank you, John. I appreciate your "discretion", but all comments are always welcome...and tolerated.
Date: 12/9/2022 8:10:00 PM
Evolution is the hardest truth that multitudes of humans can't seem to grasp. Today, the world is surrounded by magical contraptions, from supercomputers, maglev trains, and rocket ships and are flatly accepted, but when it comes to human emotional preferences different from those who's bigoted visions and feelings are the opposite, will never be accepted. Sad. Thanks for bringing it up J.S...ab
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 12/10/2022 10:16:00 AM
Yes, Anselmo, humans do seem to be dragging their evolutionary feet on a number of issues. Thanks so much for your comments.
Date: 12/9/2022 2:25:00 PM
Right, Jim. When we've got such a lot of hate around to deal with, who can complain about a little love? Elizabeth
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Date: 12/10/2022 10:15:00 AM
Who, indeed, Elizabeth? Thank you.
Date: 12/9/2022 12:03:00 PM
I have never kissed anyone so I can't relate
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 12/9/2022 12:08:00 PM
Thanks, David...and you have a lot to look forward to...regardless of the gender with whom you are tender.

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