Retarded
To find someone cruel or who’s lacking in sense,
The use of “retarded” is good evidence.
It’s always a put-down, it’s mean and it’s low
And aimed most at those who are not in the know.
The person who’d utter this word with contempt
Mistakenly thinks from its barb he’s exempt.
We can’t help our looks or our size or our brain
But we choose our words, which can cause someone pain.
“Retarded” can get my blood boiling, but
I look at its user and keep my mouth shut.
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