Clearing The Air

Clearing The Air

A Poem by therisa

A deep sigh
Leaves my lips
As I write this.
 
Feeling my anger rise
To uncomfortable levels
I haven't felt
In years.
 
Of the dogma
Which blind smart people
To the harsh reality
Around them.
 
As they shrilly scream
"Discrimination"
When I request equal rights
For the LGBT community.
 
Claiming moral
And religious rights
To continue their practices.
 
When
I'm the first person
To defend their religious views
Even though
I disagree with them.
 
A living religion
Is one that adapts
And grows
With the community
Around it.
 
Not the rigid one
You put forth
Against people
Like myself.
 
Which
Will die
A painful death
Over time.

© 2014 therisa


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Added on October 25, 2014
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therisa
therisa

Ontario, Canada



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A pre-op transwoman, writing about my experiences, using free verse. Been told my poems are very emotional and personal, almost like a diary entry in verse. If you want to friend me, please review.. more..

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