Thomas Merton Troublemakers

Don't you think that the monks have suffered enough?

Why won't you let the man lie?

He just wasn't good with mechanical stuff,

And in due time it caused him to die.

We've assured you his death was an accident.

Who could have wanted him dead?

If you see him as threatening to anyone,

You must be off in the head.

The AP declared he was shocked to death.

We'll give it the first and last say,

And you who regard the man as a martyr

Can be off on your dreary way.

David Martin

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