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From: Poetry
Date: 20020701
Author:Kumin, Maxine

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., save me a seat. I'm one with ye.

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