REPENT

At a supermarket in Pa.
I couldn’t quite avoid
A MAGA-hatted tattooed guy
Whose shirt got me annoyed.

Beneath a giant cross, it said,
“REPENT!” (Can you relate?)
And after that, what followed was,
“Before it is too late.”

I think religion ought to be
A personal embrace,
Without the need to shove it,
Uninvited, in my face.

And though some freedoms, such as speech,
Have not yet gone away,
An order to REPENT! is one 
I never will obey.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Upadhyay  Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Bold and honest , this piece balances wit with conviction, turning a fleeting encounter into a sharp reflection on personal freedom and belief. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Always an all caps yell isn’t it. I hear ya! Not my style either. xomo
Allison Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I cant agree more Ilene, I can't abide having religion rammed down my throat, it is a matter of personal choice and to be honest I see such hypocrisy on the site that it puts me off even more! hugs jan xx
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