EVERYONE: - Complete Coming Out and Going In (Non-Fiction)

[Ben Kingsley Shuckle]

NOTE: This poem may not be suitable for all readers as it deals with sexual orientation. Skip it now if you can't handle such a topic. I wrote all on my own, and I am thinking about delivering it in my speech class what do you think?



Coming Out and Going In

For those who don't know, I am bisexual by the way
It means I am both straight and gay

When people think of love, they of a man and woman.
When I think of love, I think of a man OR woman.

When I came out, I was more than ecstatic
Even though my parents' reaction was erratic

I was in the closet far too long, far too late
I was admittedly pretending I was straight

Nobody knew, a secret unrevealed
I thought my fate was eternally sealed

The ridicule would linger for hours I hear
Which was ultimately my greatest fear

Pretending to be something else was a solution quick
I really did think I was being expertly slick

My brain was crying, and my heart wanted to shout
Everything inside me wanted the revelation to come out.

But I worried and thought, what will I become?
The trusted friend, or the epitome of dumb?

The day finally came when I was really glee
When all is said and done, I was finally free

I felt my confidence start to rise
Which to me, was a total surprise.

I originally intended to feel sad and crappy
But all I feel is uplifted and happy.

It feels as if I lifted a huge weight off my shoulder
I was glad to have pushed that final boulder.

Now I am entering a world, which to me is unknown
And I am glad to hear, that I am not alone.

A ride for my life, but where will I go?
Hopefully it's nothing more than a charming tableau.

Love or loss, what ever that comes my way,
I am prepared, no matter what the price to pay.

I'd rather be proud of what I am
Rather than continue and untruthful sham.

Don't worry, I don't like my men straight like and arrow
I like my men with a mind un-narrow.

I don't like my women platinum blonde and fake
I like my women to be any color, model, and make.

Bisexuality has gotten a bad rap
Mostly due to some verbal mishap

Even though the mean names lead to sorrow,
I always remember, there is always a tomorrow

Many call bisexuality nothing but mutiny
I think of it as equal opportunity

If you are in hiding, for fun or for your health
Don't be afraid to come out. Just be yourself.

 

[Mooites]

Great poem!

But I wouldnt read it to my speech class if I were you. I dunno, some people might get a bit weird/touchy/immature about it.

 

[Blackjack Gabbiani]

Bah, that's *their* problem and if they "can't handle" it then they're idiots.

 

[Legacy]

Great poem!

But I wouldnt read it to my speech class if I were you. I dunno, some people might get a bit weird/touchy/immature about it.

Who cares if people are immature about it. There will always be those type of people in the world, i say read it and be proud. you are obviously not afraid to be yourself, and i applaud that so why not read it? don't worry about people think.

 

[pikachu200]

Even though I don't know what some of the words mean I like the poem because it has rhymes