I Am Anaya Poet Monorhyme

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All Around the World

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? 
Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, 
nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, 
nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Who is left?

We are all subjects of mankind—
       so let’s be kind and let us be by love defined—I Am Anaya

All Around The World

So why is it they can’t just see that: Differences shouldn’t be hated
Popes change dogma continually, Leviticus Bible verse should be updated
The revelation comes too late, and yes, it is belated

Unrighteous we are, why torment gay men and women, everyone’s unclean
and so you have it, anything else is contrary to sound doctrine,
In a sense, if you look about at the lout, ordinary men are just as obscene

Heterosexuals have shown us just how perverted they too can be
Easy to be lured into a night of dishonorable passions, a themed orgy
Unashamed, receive you will a due penalty, and remember the trilogy

Too many homosexuals living all around the world today
We know the facts, it is hard to come out, and no one chooses to be gay, 
Some find out at age ten, he made no choice, never has it worked that way

To have a hatred so strong isn’t natural, it seems its rather what you seek
What makes any sense at all is that being different doesn’t make you week
What labels a freak, but God made us misguided, different, and meek

A mother knows her son is gay
She watched that he had grown up in his flamboyant way
Not a random whim conjured up one day

A heterosexual’s testimony is clear: 
A teacher’s council and kind patience bolstered Rob’s resolve
To overcome youthful woes and nightmarish troubles solve
His humanity may have saved Rob’s life. His memory he holds dear                                  
But whenever the name Mister James arose
Other kids just called him q****

Whatever kind of group it is you’re in
Just because they are different from you, but both same to sin
No one here will win or lose, all will end.  And if so be it, once more begin.

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I Am Anaya June 9, 2023 at 8:11 PM March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility an annual day dedicated to celebrating transgender and gender expansive people, their achievements, and their inherent value, while raising awareness of the violence the trans community continues to face.

I Am Anaya June 9, 2023 at 8:10 PM Article All Over The World Tel Aviv Israel Australia Haiti Ecuador U.S.A. Canada Mexico France Italy Laws only change when people change. Hatred for those who are different is dangerous for all! The chilling effects from these laws extend well beyond state lines. Here in Phoenixville, part of suburban Philadelphia, our family faces the reality that there are no safe — only safer — environments. Watching the rising rancor leveled at families like theirs by fellow parents — on social media, at school board meetings — is a case study in dehumanization

Robert Gorelick April 20, 2023 at 7:40 PM Men dressing as woman goes back before antiquity, rarely been a problem until politicians made it into a problem, the original Juliete in Shakespear's time, was played by a man! Sagacious Anaya, your activism in this regard is laudable. Robert I Am Anaya April 21, 2023 at 10:28 AM Thank you, Robert. Although I was born a 100% woman as you are 100% man, I advocate for the those who fall victims to hate crimes. Like Bruce Jenner/Kaitlyn's (que lastima) reaction to transgenders competing in Olympics I stand with her, I think it's unfair.

Valsa George April 13, 2023 at 10:32 PM To be gay is not one's choice, I too feel so. It is a biological peculiarity, may be a genetic fallacy. So why discriminate them...? As you have rightly said, being heterosexual doesn't deserve any merit if one violates his/her trust to the partner. As you have rightly concluded 'We are all subjects of mankind—so let’s be kind and let us be by love defined!' Agree with your contentions Anaya. I Am Anaya April 21, 2023 at 10:31 AM Thank you, Valsa! Your words encouraging.

Tom Cunningham April 12, 2023 at 7:29 AM Well said Anaya, there is too much hatred in our world at the moment. Shame we have the holier than though brigade fanning the flames of hate. Tom I Am Anaya April 12, 2023 at 9:39 AM Thank you, Tom, you get it! Exactly my message here, I know at times I can be contradicting, but humanity is first on my list. I so appreciate your thoughts and comment, it means a lot to know that you understand how important it is not to hate those that are different, not all are bad people.