So it's been about four and a half months since I came out. This poem is really personal yet I hope it still resonates with you. This is me sharing a little piece of my heart. I hope you enjoy.
Coming Out
Have
to try
Start
to cry
Constantly
living my life as a lie
Fearing
rejection
Deepest
dejection
No
longer the child who they view as perfection
Closest
relations
Crushed
expectations
Death
knell to hopes of wedding invitations
Love
me?
Shove
me?
Never
heard of me?
Go
burn in hell
Go
rot in a cell
You
ne’er-do-well
Searching
for signs of dismay
Thoughts
in disarray
Hardest
four words to say
Mum,
dad I’m gay
“Hush
dear, we know. It’s okay.”
I've been trying to think of what to say, but nothing seems quite right.
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect poem. It's deep and personal and touching. It's inspiring and gives me courage. Thank you for this poem, Octa.
*hugs* That's the best way I could put it.