The Whole Is Greater

I liked Democrats
when they acted like Republicans

(and)

I liked Republicans
when they socialized with Democrats

I liked women 
when they reveled in their difference

(and)

I liked men 
—when they didn’t act at all

(The New Room: August, 2022)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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