Poem: Oedipus said

"I think I'll do this," Oedipus said.
"You will, of course," said the Oracle.
"Instead, I shall do that," Oedipus said.
"I know," said the Oracle.
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"Well, then I won't," Oedipus said.
"You could not," said the Oracle.
"I just did," Oedipus said.
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"I was your choice," said the Oracle.
"My Free Will!" Oedipus said.
"Sure," said the Oracle.
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"That is who I am!" Oedipus said.
"I know who you are," said the Oracle.

Anton Stephan is a longtime Rochester resident, with a background in education, where he worked for over 30 years. He is now retired.

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