I Am Lesbian

just a little poem that somewhat speaks of my acceptance of self.

I am Lesbian

I see the puzzled looks

I can see your thoughts turning, thumbs through books

I can feel your questions prying, crowbars and crooks.

Now Look

I am not a fancy girl, over rated or under educated

with an attitude, a slick word, and a grin:

I am Lesbian

I am a woman with dignity and self acceptance, fierce

Thinking strong, long, hard, and painfully- pierced 

See I've walked this journey

in flip flops, wedges and high heel, but those steps weren't for me

I even tried being foot loose and then realized

high tops and ankle low Nike's work for me

Country fed and bred, light skinned and hard head

In my state of mental darkness, my

self hatred shed, finally

I stood proud, eyes round, I am Lesbian

Times I felt I was alone; no one else

Eventually, one day I looked around, all I could find was SELF

My heart began to swell, my mind began to dwell, 

the finally I yelled I AM IN LOVE WITH MYSELF

Viewed as cocky, country drawl-city slang- the mockery

I can remember when I looked down

couldn't face the reflection of me

living in fear of what I was told

was wrong to be

Who could I expect to be accepting of me?

when I live in shame, pitifully

Like pop up videos people were "Coming Out"

I decided YES it's my turn, removing all doubt

I am here and queer, my thinking began

with confirmed feelings I knew then

I AM LESBIAN

Author's Note

I am presenting this piece in a showcase on Saturday (July 14) and I would like to know what you think.

Reviews

[Stu. T.H.]

The structure alone can make it a fun and great read, but the personal context and its representation have us linger through each rhyme and lyrical note, weaving a story that truly sticks in our minds after we've finished reading.
And, bonus points for it being so wholesome and cute.

[Tori Heales]

The self acceptance is great. I hope your show case went well. Tori

[And She Sings]

This soooo describes me! Write forever:)

[xxxrawr_friendxxx]

I think this is great. Sometimes the only person you need to love is yourself.