The Moderate |
| by Ted Reynolds |
I am a moderate.
I wouldn't want to live forever,
But I wouldn't mind seeing my third century.
I'm a moderate.
I don't think slime molds and viruses should get the vote,
But I wouldn't deny it to dogs and porpoises.
I'm a moderate.
I don't think the government should be overthrown on mere whim,
Unless it goes so far as to lie to us.
I'm a moderate.
I think all sorts of crackpot ideas should be allowed free expression,
Though I draw the line at organized religion.
I'm a moderate.
I don't insist that you worship no other gods,
As long as I get my own sacrifices regularly.
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