I cannot call you “Father,” “And be ye not called masters,”
Because I’m C. of E., The text announces too;
With such un-English customs So, do not call me “Mister,”
I strongly disagree. Which also is taboo.
I can’t forget a precept Such narrow exegesis
That I was taught from birth: Will, one day, drive you mad;
“Call nobody your father,” If “Father” is forbidden,
The Bible says, “on earth.” What do you call your Dad? (more…)