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Have You Ever Bummed a Cigarette

Have you ever bummed a cigarette
    or a razor blade like Gillette

  How 'bout stealing a place in line
    or someone's coat that fits you fine

  And surely you've snatched a sugary snack
    sticking out of your friend's back-pack 

  I've done all these things and even more
    ~ Someday the Big Guy'll even the score

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Susan Ashley

Date: 4/29/2023 8:49:00 AM

Dear Gershon, such wonderful confessional poetry! Sometimes you are naughty but you are not alone, we've all been there in some way, shape or form. If it's within my power as a friend, then I absolve you of your venial sins and celebrate your wonderful humor and kind friendship. The plethora of good so much more outweighs a smidgen of bad :)) Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/29/2023 8:01:00 PM

If YOU absolve me of these HEINOUS sins, Susan, why -- I am sure that I am going straight to Gehinnom on speed skates! lol. Thanks, my dear. Ta-ta! :) Gershon

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/28/2023 10:53:00 AM

All of here has done.wrong is someway . Your honest list of misdeeds is like a joke compared to the evil of those in DC, Criminals who tax us with abandon. The Speaker Emeritus of the House has taken plenty out of our pockets. Bumming a cigarette is not theft.simply had no money, and ask another for a smoke. I think people are good, like Anne Frank did. But some people are-out to harm us or belittle us.I don’t know why. Pangie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/29/2023 8:04:00 PM

My misdeeds may not match up to those of the Speaker Emeritus of the House. And yet, it all comes down to the 'broken windows' theory of policing...

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/28/2023 9:21:00 AM

I wouldn't sweat it too much, DW. We fall, we rise:) if your conscience is bothering you, it means you simply haven't forgiven yourself. Have an outstanding weekend my friend. God bless:)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/29/2023 8:08:00 PM

Well, you are right, Daniel. I have not forgiven myself. I am endlessly shaming myself. ~ Broken Glass Theory

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/28/2023 12:32:00 AM

One day your botty will be sore when it’s time to even the score. An amusing write Gershon - No one is perfect, there are times we fall from grace but hopefully we learn from past mistakes… Belle

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/29/2023 8:08:00 PM

Thank you for your gracious comment, Belle. ~ Sore Bottom