Jim Slaughter Poet Verse

Paraphrasing Mark Twain on Modesty

Modesty antedates clothes and will be resumed when clothes are no more. (Mark Twain)

When Adam donned his fig leaf
Was a sense of decency assumed.
When sons of Adam
Again find it cute
To be comfortable
In their birthday suit
Will simple modesty be resumed.

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Sam Kauffman January 20, 2024 at 10:31 AM Thought-provoking, Jim, especially as modesty, in all of its forms, seems to be under attack. I love Twain especially "the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco!" Blessings! Jim Slaughter March 16, 2024 at 10:39 AM Sam, I'm so sorry I have overlooked responding to your gracious comment ere now. I remember that quote, also. Thanks.

Robert Zimmerman January 19, 2024 at 11:13 AM Hello Jim. Interesting subject and thoughtful content. One of my favorite Twain quotes is, "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." I feel the same way. ZIM Jim Slaughter January 20, 2024 at 9:42 AM Thanks, ZIM. Yes, MT is my all-time favorite author.

Silent One January 16, 2024 at 11:55 AM Interesting thoughts, I am sure humour is involved here.. It was all Lilith's fault apparently... He could not control his little gentleman apparently lol.. All the best my friend.. Jim Slaughter January 17, 2024 at 11:10 AM Thanks, S O...and with Mr. Twain, humor is almost always involved.