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Naughty Nor Nice

The babes of bigots 
rainbows underfoot 
appealing smiles
am I doing good
tomorrow’s 
curb smashers
our baby gay bashers
innocent enough 
believing in Santa
and their parents’ love

childreninnocenceprejudiceverse

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Nancy Kaufman

June 15, 2023 at 2:31 AM

Hi Maureen, I did not catch the story that inspired this poem? I love how you contrasted their innocence with what they are being taught. I personally think most intolerance toward others is rooted in fear. I happy to hear your voice again and wish you well.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 15, 2023 at 7:50 AM

Hi Nancy! Ottawa news, a gender ideology protest held next to 3 schools, footage of young children trampling pride flags. I agree with you, transgender and drag is being used to fuel fear. It’s saddening and terrifying. Warm hugs and love , xomo

Anonomus Scorpio

June 12, 2023 at 9:36 PM

There is love in all facets of this life doesn't matter who you choose to show it to but how you choose to show it. I give it freely to all those that cross my path, that except that it is who I am. I have missed you and welcome you back with open arms ! Your friend A.S.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 13, 2023 at 7:18 AM

Amen to that. I do that too, but that, a poem and a flag is not feeling like enough these days, not when protests are being conducted in front of elementary schools. At least the protesters were vastly outnumbered by counter protestors. Hope remains xomo

Vijay Pandit

June 12, 2023 at 10:18 AM

Kudos to you my friend for taking a stand. Sad to see people bashing others because they are different. A potent write, Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 13, 2023 at 7:15 AM

Thank you Vijay. Flying a flag and writing a poem is as much stand as I have so far mustered, it’s not looking like it’s enough when protests are being conducted in front of elementary schools. It’s mind boggling. sigh Warm hugs xomo

I Am Anaya

June 11, 2023 at 2:10 PM

I try to get it out myself and speak for LGBTQ and kindness to those who are different. Thank you for sharing dear poet. Love you Maureen.

I Am Anaya

June 15, 2023 at 9:51 AM

Love is Love!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 12, 2023 at 4:11 AM

Thank you for being you Anaya! I have friends all over the rainbow, including devout christian and muslim who champion LGBTQ rights, I am not perfectly straight myself, pain for one is pain for all. Love, hugs and appreciation, xomo <3

Tania Kitchin

June 11, 2023 at 11:56 AM

Mo, a powerful poem, sad but true in today's society.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 11, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Thank you Tania. Quite naive of me not to expect this to occur in my city, it’s actually a little heartbreaking. Take care, xomo

Jeff Connelly

June 11, 2023 at 7:21 AM

I really like this one Maureen. Almost has a sense of innocence (perhaps bad word choice?). Thanks be that there is Krampus to weed out some of the undesirables... And thank you for writing this. Hugs..m

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 11, 2023 at 7:36 AM

Thank you Jeff. I’m a lil beside myself; footage of a protest in my city couple days ago, children grinning, trampling pride flags, looking up at their grownups for affirmation. So disturbing. Such toxicity knows no boundaries. Well, got me writing anyway ;], xomo!

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