By Richard Wallace

You can’t say that

…..Why?

It’s wrong

…. No it isn’t

That doesn’t matter

….Why doesn’t it matter?

Because

….Why because

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You might hurt someone’s feelings

….I don’t think so

You might

….I don’t think so

You can’t take a chance

….Why?

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Somebody,

somewhere might be offended

…..How do you know that?

You can’t take a chance

…..This is benign censorship

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You can’t say that

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2 responses to “Poetry Corner: You Can’t Say That”

  1. That’s clever. In fact…….that’s ******* clever!

  2. Have you seen this?

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/04/23/gender-neutral-boats-rise-maritime-museum-removes-signs-referring/

    When is it a case of true consideration for others, and when is it just another form of bullying?

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