At the OUTright Youth Meeting, by Scott Owens
Scott Owens
AT THE OUTRIGHT YOUTH MEETING
They ask me if I am,
and I say, No,
but I have a son
and if he is,
I want him to know
that nothing changes
in my love for him.
And I have a daughter,
and if she is,
I want her to feel
the same free unashamed
passion I have felt
for the women I’ve loved.
And this morning a lovely girl
with green eyes and red hair
served me coffee,
and if she is,
I want her to have
cheaper insurance, lower taxes,
visitation rights,
all the benefits and privileges
committing myself to one person
has bestowed upon me.
Here, here.
kmerrifi
November 26, 2012 at 1:05 pm
What kmerrifi said!
jessiecarty
November 26, 2012 at 9:38 pm
A great way to speak out, Scott. I sincerely agree and like the way you said it.
Glenda Beall
January 16, 2013 at 11:32 pm
Wish everyone could read this and give it serious thought.
Patricia Deaton
January 29, 2013 at 2:41 am
Karla, Jessie, Glenda, Pat, thanks to you all for reading and for your comments
wildgoosepoetryreview
January 29, 2013 at 2:48 am