Not Quite Balanced
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Stories to Tell
We both believe a story
(and so do they
and these and those...)
We both have a book
It's just that you believe
that everyone should
worship your book
word for word
without context
while my book teaches me
that I must create
my own story
based on my principles
my ethical nature
my moral judgment
my basic goodness
as a human being
and laugh at the thought
that one person would seek
to force their thoughts
or beliefs
on another
I've read your book
You fear mine
And you claim
that your belief
is stronger?
You jest
I chuckle at your joke
Really
You slay me
--Robyn Elaine Serven
--March 23, 2006