Lovers, In Dangerous Times

Dedicated to all same-sex partners, living in repressive regimes, around the world.

Oh my love

They have made us

Criminals

For our love.

As if

Something

That is

So right

Is so wrong.

In wanting

To share our lives

Together.

Holding hands

Like everyone else

As we walk

Down the street.

Why

Should it matter

If we're both

Of the same sex?

When

Expressing

Ourselves?

Doesn't love know

No boundaries

Except those

We impose

Upon it.

Please

My love

One last kiss

Before they take us

Away.

As our love shines

Like a beacon of hope

In these dangerous times.

Author's Note

Reviews

[perfectlymetiKulous]

Stark and lovely. Thank you.

[therisa]

Thank you, Perfectlymet. One day, the need for this poem, won't exist.

[therisa]

And your welcome.

[TL Boehm]

Another poignant and timely write from you. And since you know me well and know I have nothing but love in my heart for you I feel safe saying this. I am a Christian and I believe that Biblical marriage is a man and a woman. And so - that is what I have practiced in my own life. However. I am not anyone's judge. My love and your value to me as a friend does not change because our belief systems are different. My goal is to understand you, to support you as you walk out this thing called life and where we differ - know that everyone differs from everyone else. And that's okay. Does that make sense? Your position - you should be able to share that with me without retribution. And I hope you know that you have. If humans worked on loving other humans first and foremost, the world would be less dangerous for all of us. This poem touched my heart, Therisa. Much love to you.

[therisa]

I know, Tammy, but love knows no boundaries. Something, the government and people of Russia and Uganda, have yet to discover.

[TL Boehm]

so true dear Therisa.