"You lack self preservation." "This is a mistake!" "You're too young to handle this." "You'll never get anything great out of it." "You think you understand it but this is an adult matter." "You're too insecure to be out." "You're too young to be that strong." "You must care what people think about you." "Your actions reflect this family." "Have some self respect." "We don't want to be telling everybody this." "Coming out was a mistake."
They think they comprehend
what's in my head
They think that this is the end
I have other plans instead
I don't need their validation
I won't give an explanation
They're offended by my pride
Like they were ever on my side
I've handled things far worse than they even know
I'm so damn strong I just don't let it show
This is the kind of thing I won't let go
I'm a lesbian, the world already knows
Are they queer?
What gives them the right to even say
I'm too young to understand
Anything gay?
They say to have self preservation
As if I forgot my expectations
But self love is my own obligation
Even if it ends with their frustration
I won't run and hide
I will show my pride
But I do wish they were okay
With my lack of shame of being gay
YOU ARE READING
Quiver
Poetrya place where I've written my feelings when I felt them. it has become a story of depression and recovery, love and loss, hope and fear, and everything in-between. mostly poetry, sometimes stories. :)
