Jerry
by Henry Burt Stevens
7/29/2004
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Jerry opened his
comments with "morality"
as the centeral theme

When he took a breath
i suggested the term
"social control"

But it turned out
morality can only come
via God and Jesus Christ

Jerry had approached
my table at McDonald's
indicating an interest in my poetry

Whenever i spoke
he interrupted me
quickly negating my words

After a while i said
"Jerry, this is a public place
you sat, now get up"

We shook hands smiling,
standing tall looking down
he said:

 "The only difference between
 you and me is I know the truth
 and you do not."