reverence for universal law

I disagree with what you say,
but I defend with my life your right to say it.
    Voltaire

each has something to
   to believe in

feet on a desk;
mercedes in the driveway;
blackberry in the vest pocket;

(even disbelief is an
   object of desire)

& each rests easy
   with a self-righteous heart
glorying inside.

smugness is a universal
   law.