Renaissance Man

he hated
dagos and japs
spics
krauts
niggers
and faggots

he loved
his chevy
hot dogs
hank williams
snowcones
and tomatoes off the vine

he hated
cold coffee
beets
broccoli
undercooked eggs
and overcooked meat

he loved
his mother
wife
two of his kids
and a few of his friends

he hated
gospel
opera
rock
hip hop
and rap

he loved
his grimy fedora
worn blue jeans
white socks
sneakers
and tee shirts

he hated
priests
rabbis
gurus
preachers
and politicians

he was
happy
grumpy
loyal
confused
enlightened

he was
human

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