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On Being Gay

by QuillMistress

Rated: 13+ · Poetry · LGBTQ+ · #713763

Short Commentary From An Everyday Advocate

"ON BEING GAY"

Gay Pride -

More is evident,
but where is the rest?

Why Hide?

Acceptability is attainable,
especially thru
educational understanding.

The longer
The Pride
Is concealed -

The longer
The Pride
Cannot win.

The world is still

too deep within its

Stereotypical Nap

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