When I was in college I regularly attended counseling sessions at the (be shocked) the counseling center. Every time I went I had to fill out a form identifying who I was, how I was feeling etc etc. The form asked me to identify my gender. Each time I would cross out gender, write sex, … Continue reading Living Truth
homophobia
Close Your Eyes
I love girls, the way I’m supposed to feel about girls. Honestly, it is the only way I know. I think about men, in certain ways, but those feelings make me feel awkward, unsure. But when I look at a girl, and the softness of life returns, I know this is where I belong. So … Continue reading Close Your Eyes
Dear Sara,
Dear Sara, I hope this finds you well, I know we really haven't spoken in a while. That is my fault really, I let life get the better of me. I forgot to take time to enjoy living, something we both know I should since I've come close, too many times, to not being a … Continue reading Dear Sara,
“Thoughts of a Racist” “Thoughts of a Homophobe” “Thoughts of the Poet”
“Thoughts of a racist” You are despicable. Your existence is disgusting You don’t belong here next to me You are worthless How dare you think you can marry someone like me? It is a crime against nature! your blood shouldn’t mix with a superior race, your children are abominations. It’s funny how your body swings … Continue reading “Thoughts of a Racist” “Thoughts of a Homophobe” “Thoughts of the Poet”