My Response to Your Request, by Bill Gates

First, I have a criticism for you,

Integrity is not political,

It might be lib or con ethics, that's true,

But it might not be--and that's critical.


I'm sure I'm on the right side of the line,

I've lost my old obsession with winning,

Or not!  I've done much that's better than fine,

Doing great good makes up for some sinning.


Melinda has some real gripes against me,

May her charity be as good as mine,

Only if we're alive can we be free,

Saving lives for me is what is divine.


I don't believe in original sin,

Lakewood, my parents--how lucky I've been.  

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