Son of Elmer Gantry’s Bitch
Feb 8, 2019
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The Wages of Growing Up Born Again Christian … While Curious & Creative
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Why do I struggle in this culture so coarse?
Why don’t I pursue profit without remorse?
Why do I want to heal, write and sing?
And feel guilty every time I permit that fling?
REFRAIN
See scrolls, screens, and stages speak to me indeed.
So many died, some lived, that I might listen, watch and read.
But why did Mommy transmit that curious reading itch?
Why me? Kimmy Schmidt? Son of Elmer Gantry’s bitch?
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