Define or divide
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I have been wondering why in certain publications (poetry.com, etc.) contributing writers are being defined by sexual preference. Is my opinion of their work swayed by that, and why is it important?
Definition is important why?
He or she is ***** and
“they” live in wonderland.
If he or she is straight,
it is only he or she, and
he or she lives in reality.
Humans whether gay or straight,
male or female, are singular.
We are not cells which divide.
The division for us is not physical,
it is purposeful intent, driven by
forces seeking to separate not build.
An introduction made of someone;
This is my friend John, or
This is my neighbor Ann.
Wonderland….
This is my friend John,
he’s ***** and they (whoever they are),
work in the division industry.
This is Ann,
they are my neighbor,
she, herself and the horse she road in on.
Reality……
This is my friend John, whether
he is gay or straight, is not for me to say.
Get to know him.
This is my neighbor Ann, whether
she used to be a man, is not for me to say.
Get to know her.
This is my friend.
This is my neighbor, or
simply this is……
Make your own unique discoveries of people.
It will be time well spent,
No moniker required.
But, this only my opinion, that of a
divorced, father, grandfather, bourbon drinking,
nature loving, often quirky, sometimes poetic, individual.
A pleasure to meet you.
Copyright © Jake Werner | Year Posted 2024
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