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Inspired by Jesse Rowe's Epitaph contest, although this is not an entry...

Warrior For Justice

Here lies that warrior for justice, Ted Kennedy, a purebred
   He fought for the poor and neglected, the pundits all said...

Except the little inconvient truth of Chappaquiddick
   Exposed him as an alcoholic murderer -- and narcissistic
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 10:59 AM
People still love their fallen idols, eh. Laser insight, Gershon. Keep on pricking souls w/your sharp pen. Love and peace always.
Wolf Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 6:24 PM
Thank you, Freddie. Will try to follow your formula. Blessings, gw
Cunningham Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 2:49 AM
How the mighty fall, well written Gershon. Tom
Wolf Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 6:23 PM
Thud!
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