Gypsy No More

What we once called a gypsy moth
Will get another name;
In caterpillar form, as well,
Its fate will be the same.

For “gypsy” is derogatory
And the name offends.
Political correctness means
That what is hurtful ends.

Old habits don’t die easy deaths
So many still will claim
That gypsy moths are being drawn
Like you-know-whats to flame.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Leffanta Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM
A Romany Moth won't gyp?
Krutsinger Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 9:04 AM
I was told this too, but so many of us use the term with affection. I think we need to remember that most words can have more than one meaning. Thank you for pointing this out.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 5:20 AM
Hmm…
Allison Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 3:21 PM
political correctness gone mad!:-( hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 2:41 PM
Its getting to the stage where we'll be afraid to speak for fear of upsetting some one. Tom
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