Simply Poetry

The Title of This Poem Has Been Removed to Avoid Offending Any Person... or Leaf

I see your politically correct and raise you two

Or, well, I would if it weren't such an insensitive thing to do
Mentions of gambling for addicts are taboo
Triggering relapses in case these words are misconstrued
And seeing as how doing so is totally uncool
I'll hold the thought and give it another shot

Or, well, I would if it weren't disastrous for the alcoholic lot
Thirst rising up and emotions overwrought
They'll scour ev'ry obscure spot for drinks that make livers rot
And seeing as how I would rather not make them distraught
I'll rescind without crying over spilled milk

Or, well, I would if hunger didn't plague children of African ilk
And the obese, as well, I refuse to bilk
The mere reference of food as forbidden as ancient Qin silk
And seeing as how it would lead to overwhelming guilt
I'll stick to not sticking to churlish guns

Or, well, I would if multitudes had not been massacred by the Huns
Or Nazi kills not counted in metric tons
Notes of love here verboten as to asexual ones
And seeing as how appeasing's easier said than done
I'll censor myself and not remark on rape

It's best not to have the world turn me into a dumb ape