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    Forbidden Topics: Did I say that Out Loud?
    Forbidden Topics: Did I say that Out Loud?
    Forbidden Topics: Did I say that Out Loud?
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    Forbidden Topics: Did I say that Out Loud?

    By Joel Hawksley

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    Satirical poetry has long been a powerful tool for social commentary. From the sharp-tongued verses of Juvenal in ancient Rome to the biting wit of Jonathan Swift and the clever wordplay of Dorothy Parker, satire has been used to expose the hypocrisy and absurdity of those in power and to question societal norms. It is through satire that poets

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJ & Washington Network
    Release dateJul 23, 2024
    ISBN9798330275946
    Forbidden Topics: Did I say that Out Loud?
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    Joel Hawksley

    Joel Hawksley is a distinguished US Army veteran, having served as a Paratrooper, Military Policeman, and Communication Specialist during both peacetime and combat. With 37 years of marriage, he and his ex-wife raised three children, Joshua, Grace, and Adam, and he is the proud grandfather of Rain and Emma.Joel's diverse career spans retail, sales, education, and politics, culminating in the co-founding of J & Washington with David Washington. Despite facing numerous challenges and adversities, Joel's dedication to writing has remained a constant source of strength and expression throughout his life.

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      Forbidden Topics - Joel Hawksley

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      Forbidden Topics

      Did I say that Out Loud?

      Joel Hawksley

      J & Washington Network

      Copyright © 2024 by Joel Hawksley

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      First Printing, 2024

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to everyone who's ever realized, We Can't Make This Shit Up.

      We navigate a world where politics define us, yet we tiptoe around them to avoid offense. Religion, a pillar meant to be shared to save the world, is often kept close to the vest, lest we be judged or judge others. Wealth, whether flaunted or hidden and need, whether met or unmet, sit uncomfortably in our conversations. And then there's that deep desire—driven by our instincts to reproduce or simply to stimulate our exotic cravings—veiled in secrecy, even as we seek companionship without daring to discuss the unspoken expectations of intimacy.

      In this collection of satirical poetry, I aim to shine a light on the vices, follies, and contradictions that permeate our society. Through irony, wit, humor, and ridicule, these poems critique the pillars of politics, religion, money, and sex—subjects that, though often shrouded in taboo, define much of the human experience.

      May these words inspire reflection, laughter, and perhaps a bit of discomfort as we confront the truths we often leave unspoken.

      Introduction

      Greetings, dear reader. Welcome

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