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In Defiance of the Changing Norms

I can't wait for the leaves to go release their grip and slowly blow I hope the wind blows really hard so the leaves land in my neighbor's yard I am prepared for the coming storms in defiance of the changing norms I'll build a SNOW MAN, make SNOW BALLS fill his pipe each time he calls For he's allowed to smoke the "weed" legal now, it feeds his need his eyes as deep and dark as COAL in his pocket a tin of SKOAL He'll stand there handsome, tall and proud distanced from the milling masses holding up a sign that reads BEWARE, FOR EVERY SEASON PASSES John G. Lawless 9/9/2020

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Date: 9/10/2020 3:58:00 PM
wow, I think this is deeper than it may appear!! Loved the snowman lines!! and the last line is awesome!!
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John Lawless
Date: 9/11/2020 5:11:00 AM
I was skirting the edges of the algorithmic censors in a meandering metaphoric mumble
Date: 9/9/2020 6:52:00 PM
Enjoyed this romp, John! Frosty the Snowman is going to be piping hot this year! :) gw
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John Lawless
Date: 9/10/2020 4:10:00 AM
just trying to update his persona in these turbulently touchy times
Date: 9/9/2020 4:52:00 PM
Love this witty verse, John! Speaking of snow we had our first here in Colorado last nite - rare for this early in Sep but we really need the moisture in any form. Best to you - Bob
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John Lawless
Date: 9/9/2020 4:58:00 PM
yeah, it has been dry here also. The Charles River in places is so low the kayakers have to get out and drag them.

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