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It's Time to Take a Stand
Posted: June 13, 2020
Contrasting two Georges…
photo illustration by Stu Johnson
George Bailey had a wonderful life,
four charming kids, a loving wife.
In Bedford Falls, George had no fear
when Bert the cop stopped by.
While Potter did breathe down his neck
and caused poor George some disrespect,
when everything was said and done
he had it pretty good.
But (say his name) George Floyd despaired.
The cops (where he lived) were not fair.
They kneed his neck and took his life.
No, justice wasn't served.
By George, this is a time to grieve
as each of us takes time to breathe
while cognizant of those who can't.
It's time we take a stand!
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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