When I chance upon a good idea
That God had first
And I repeat it to my fellows
And get no reply,
I should keep in mind
That they probably aren’t
Replying to God about it, either.
And that is the greater matter.
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13 Simple Steps to Culling the Gun Control Memes
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Sorting through the multitude of gun control memes can be overwhelming. So I suggest culling out the ones that cheat, so that you can focus on the best ones. Here are 13 easy steps to clear the table of all but the best gun control ideas.
Continue reading 13 Simple Steps to Culling the Gun Control MemesNot Wanting to Disappoint Me
Not wanting to disappoint me,
He decides to stay away,
Disappointing me even further
And doubling down on the very thing
He tells himself he doesn’t want to do.
He commits himself to the quicksand
And will not be free, it seems
Unless someone else pulls him out.
And I think we are all like him
From time to time
In this doltish habit
Of avoiding the hard moments.
A Failure Common
Still on Earth
The Sins of My People
He is Wise
He is wise
Who understands
That he swims at his own risk
Even when there’s a lifeguard—