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No Labels (9/29/12)


I constantly get asked; Are you straight, bi, or gay? I pause…sometimes not knowing what to say. I’m like, well I want a nice, beautiful, fun girl To enrich my life and make me feel like we can rule the world So you’re gay? Not necessarily…wouldn’t mind a boy for some fun & games… Some have provided just games, Not saying no names So you’re bi? Well no, I can’t really see myself with any kind of guy You won’t know ‘til you try Try what? Some meat? Pssh…that’s not the only thing there is to eat. Why put labels on love? Then, you’re unable to rise above People need to stop being so close minded Passing down information that is misguided This is a gateway for ignorance to be invited What about the…Pansexuals, transsexuals, bulldaggers, bottoms, tops, studs, femmes, There are plenty more than just them. There must be a name for a girl who wouldn’t mind a sexual relationship with a boy, but very much wants a romantic relationship with a girl We have names for everything. Whatever happened to just being individuals? Why must we assign nametags to everything…We come in different variations Our DNA are all different, So there can’t just be 3 categories What about the billions of personal stories? What about the man, who’s now a woman, but is dating a man…Is he gay or straight? I’ll give you a minute to contemplate I get heated because of how this topic is mistreated People say that I’m confused, But just refuse to be a part of inaccurate labels Call someone out their name, see how quick they will be to turn the tables.
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