Pride/Shame/Bullshit
Why is it
That anyone who claims
Queer identity
Has to be
Proud, has to be
Happy, has to be
Positive energy
?
What about
“Gay”
Means
“Happy”
In 2021, or 2022, or 2023?
Why do people feel the need
To silence the
Queer complainers
The ones trying to make sense
Of the world that doesn’t like them
Why is it that we have to make
The straight allies comfortable
And why is it
That we have to tolerate
All of the worst behaviors
And none of the things that
Don’t ultimately reflect
On anyone but the individual
Why is it that we promote
The behaviors of the group
And shame the bodies that don’t conform
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Is it about being
Proud, or is it about
Hiding the folks
You’re ashamed of?
How is this any better
Than the bullshit ya’ll insist
You are not…?