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Getting There.

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From: Poetry
Date: 20020701
Author:Kumin, Maxine

 
GETTING THERE 
 
In appreciation of Maxim Gorky at the 
International Convention of Atheists, 1929 
 
   There is a special place that God has set 
   in Heaven for Good Atheists, my devout 
   fan Margaret's priestly brother assures. 
   I tell him I'm relieved to hear I might 
   get there. Judging from the surging hordes 
   in church, the public prayers at all events 
   since Satan brought the Towers down, there won't 
   I think, be much of what you'd call a crowd. 
   Right now there's hardly anyone who dares 
   to disbelieve up front out loud. 
   So, Bernard Shaw and Maxim G., 
 ...

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