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God, Tattoos and Taboos

Now I enter public school Where religion is against the rules You may deface your arms with tattoos But don't speak of God, that's taboo Shave your head or color it green Elect a transgender homecoming queen Just don't study the Bible; it's obscene Since progressive values it may demean Study Marx & Lenin, Malcom X Start a chat group 'bout kinky sex Learn that indigenous people are always right But not Abraham or Moses -- they were white Thank God school's over for today Time to leave ~ Go home and pray

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Date: 12/5/2020 7:17:00 AM
Sad but true, Gershon. Your lamentation is neatly and effectively expressed. Well written!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/5/2020 5:00:00 PM
I like your word choice in your comment, Geoffrey. I guess I did write a lamentation there. Here's to a happier future. Cheers, Gershon
Date: 12/4/2020 12:46:00 PM
How times have changed, sadly for the worst. But everyone will have to account for themselves one day. Tom
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/4/2020 1:41:00 PM
Yeah, that final reckoning ought to be quite a lulu. :)
Date: 12/4/2020 11:10:00 AM
...yup, whatever turns a person on it seems....and/but order is not only of a/ the/some bible.....order is inherent in the universe......mmmmhahahaaaaa : ) .....stan sand
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