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Out of the Closet


It doesn't matter how many times it takes.

Coming out isn't ever easy.

fear of their hatred give me the shakes.

the fear is strong enough to make me queasy.

either it to friends or family. 

the fear of rejection sends me to panic.

their slander and obscene profanity.

some people even saying my type is satanic.

loving another of the gender is considered a sin.

but I know that is not the truth and that i'm ok.

my family will always love me and reel my thoughts back in.

although the fear was strong my parents love me this way.

so ill just push my fear to the side.

and take coming out of the closet with stride.

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