Passionate, not sentimental,  
Brahms’ music models shapes 
I follow without fear of dental 
repercussions from its grapes. 
It sets my teeth on edge sans surfeit 
of sweetness that’s romantic,  
and make me feel that I deserve it 
enfranchised, free and far from frantic. 
 
This poem was inspired by Ezek.18: 2. 
 
4/12/06
gershon hepner
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