The cacophony of hatred,
These words, not sacred,
They fill me with loathing,
My memories not holding,
All this positivity.
It slips; away from me.
I can not, I will not,
Be a puppet to your thought,
That somehow my voice
Should not rejoice,
The rope around what I choose,
Will be a guide, not a noose.
You need to know I love me,
I love everything I see.
I love my heart; my heartbeat,
My toes, on my feet,
I love my rainbow-coloured soul,
Everything that makes me whole.
I’m here; I’m queer,
And I will NOT disappear,
At least not due to fear.
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Author:
Rein Armstrong (
Offline) - Published: March 11th, 2020 16:51
- Comment from author about the poem: Today I was quite offended to hear some homophobic slur thrown at me which is where the inspiration for this came from almost as a fightback towards homophobes and everyone who discriminates to show that we will not be silenced and we will still love ourselves and the pride we feel.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments2
You have every right to be yourself and feel free of any oppression.
Fine words which need to be said against any kind of oppression for people being true to themselves.
We all deserve that right and I think it's time others learn this.
Never read a better description of answering those who do not yet understand that the God-word agapé is non-judgemental....... keep reading and sharing your love of poetry Elliot.
I can promise I will! thank you Fay it means a lot 🙂
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