A Social Disease

My top reviewed pice of poetry, and one of my favorites. Based on a discussion I once had with an old friend.

His eyes met mine
Proverbially, across space crowded with faces
(I saw his hunger)
     And in that somewhat handsome face,
The eyes traveled down.
     And his lips parted slowly,
As though kissing me, or
     Drawing in smoke.

He reconciled the difference,
Did the other sexual math:
no tits=no puss+broad shoulders+painted face=f*g
     And those lips sealed tight.
Offended testosterone rose, engulfed,
     Poisoned the brain.
Out came the word:

"F****t!"

Why?

All excuses aside,
     You saw me,
And wanted something of me,
     until you saw that you could (would)
get
it.

Homophobia
is
offense
at
seeing
one's
own
lusts
Reciprocated.
 

Reviews

[Polly Lewis]

I have no time for people who judge, they usually live in houses of glass and should know better. I love this poem, it expresses the hypocrisy and prejudice still lurking in our "so called" progressive society. Having said all that I truly believe it is what's inside that counts and try as we might we all make snap decisions about other people until we get to know them. It is something I try hard to avoid although occasionally I falter, but I never judge anyone on appearence alone, and I find people who do shallow and abhorrent.

An excellent poem, filled with passion and perception. Very well done indeed!

[Jen Doll [helpless Are ..]

so true.
i may be straight.
but all the homophobs out there make me sick.
if they didn't know you were a les/gay/ or bi.
they would be your friend.
its like wtf?...grow up/
nicley written.
lovelove.
-me.

[Wilicous]

excellent....I liked this much....

[angelina neves]

very powerful and wonderfuly done! Really beautiful!

[Elisa]

wow. i like this alot

"Homophobia
is
offense
at
seeing
one's
own
lusts
Reciprocated. "

so true and so sad. really good piece!

[Robert J. Huntley]

Great peice... I didn't see where it was going utill you got me there. Nice point to make but in the end what makes this so strong is how quickly you paint the picture of the moment. Well done.

[Mike Carson]

I like this. I have a friend who was rabidly homophobic and a Who fan. He went into a rage when Pete came out. I had to ask him, "Does Pete's guitar sound different today than it did yesterday?" Sounds the same to me. Maybe we are changing as a society, but baby steps is all. I think my friend is listening to The Who again and pretending not to notice that some mutual friends we have are sharing more than just rent payments. Don't ask, don't tell works in society as well, lol. Very nicely stated.

[Lyric Laceile, People A..]

I think you summed it up perfectly in the end. Thanks for sharing this blaring take on reality.
xx Lyric

[Angie- Reading As Fast ..]

Oh, wow! ... Oh, Wow! What an insight! What an amazing job on this piece. Bravo! I really like this.

[Carrie Montgomery]

I LOVED THIS! BRAVO! You did an excellent job at throwing "it " in this person's face you are so right:Homophobia
is
offense
at
seeing
one's
own
lusts
Reciprocated.
Good job! I cannot say more- I see no need for additions nor can I suggest any changes this is such a wonderful piece- thanks for sharing!

[Natassia]

Wow. This is a powerful piece. I loved the way you delivered the message. It is so real that people are this way. I myself had a bad case of homophobia for awhile. Then karma bit me in the a*s when my best friend told me he was gay. I took it hard for awhile but I got over it. He is still the same. It wasn't a defining characteristic. I'm kind of embarrassed that I was so stereotype at one point in my life.

love,
Natassia