I am not a poet. In fact, while I've been writing for years, this is my first attempt ever at this kind of thing, so I ask your indulgence. Bad poetry it may be, but it's how I feel. I offer it in the hope that its message will supersede its failings in style and format.
As your big day approaches
I hope you realize
The hurt that you have caused us
Our feelings brutalized
As millions cheer your victory
We cry for what we've lost
To return an invitation
Is it really worth the cost?
We know you just don't get us
We're those who you avoid
I say this as a Lesbian
Transgender
Unemployed
For all your talk of changing things
For which you are renown
Did you really have to do it?
To kick us when we're down?
We thought that you knew better
We thought you'd understand
How you'd rip our wounds back open
By honoring this man
The message you have sent us
As clear as clear can be
Fairness, freedom, and respect
Are not for those like me
I will not come to Washington
Can't bear to see that day
When the values of a bigot
Are put upon display
I will watch it on TV
But I will tune in late
For I am an American
I will not honor hate
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It's a great poem, Becky! And one of the most original I've seen on the site in a long time!
Bil Browning | December 21, 2008 12:03 PM
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Wonderful Becky;
I would have tried, but I couldn't find a way to make anything about legitimising Warren and his support of international crimes rhyme.
Maybe this?
Hague Convention Number IV
America will respect no more
President Obama's special guest
advocates crimes we layers detest
MauraHennessey | December 21, 2008 12:20 PM
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My prose for the Obamas:
Does President-Elect Obama realize one of his
Daughters may grow up and find herself
UN-EQUAL to her Mother and Father?
After all,
There is no
"Heterosexual Guarantee" nor
"Hetero-Lifetime-Warranty"
Bestowed upon birth.
Would Obama feel differently about
Marriage Equality If one of his
Daughters were a Lesbian?...Transgender?...Bisexual?
Would He Fight For Her Rights?
John Bisceglia | December 21, 2008 1:25 PM
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I think you've captured how a lot of us feel, even if we're not lesbian, transgender, or unemployed. Poetry isn't easy, thank you for this one.
null | December 21, 2008 1:45 PM
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excellent poem!
i will not tune in at all
this is unforgiveable to me!
and each day, i am prouder that hillary clinton was my 1st choice for prez
peace
alicia banks
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http://aliciabanks.blogspot.com
alicia2008 | December 21, 2008 5:01 PM
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Excellent poem, and spot on. And the last two lines speak volumes: "For I am an American, I will not honor hate."
Your prose should make us all feel a bit prouder about ourselves and not let those who would kick us down get us down. Thank You.
John Shields | December 21, 2008 8:02 PM
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This is a good way to express the betrayal here. Thanks becky.
Alex Blaze | December 21, 2008 11:38 PM
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