Homophobia

Firstly, it's a manufactured word to suit
the gay community - I'm not impressed;
let's say fifty one per cent are against,
forty five per cent are just not bothered.

I make no apology, my entitlement,
some friends I have are gay, no big deal,
although sometimes I wonder about mindset,
theirs, not mine - is it really oh so fine?

Someone came to my car window, I said: 'No,'
why should I be subjected to such effrontery?
They say that it's 'normal' in the animal kingdom -
animals have their own codes, no human knowledge.

I have my own code, even tho' laws have been made,
consider your position, a phobia doesn't mean I'm afraid.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Maverick Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 11:25 AM
I will Terry, this is a word that translates afraid of homosexuals.' As we know language is Limited In scope, I have no fear. I have concen its not so Simple as just accept ' many things we face Drug abuse drunkenness Genocide in humanity I know in the scheme of things a male female Unit is the more suited place to raise children (not the perfect place) all have failings take Jussie Smollet or Michael Barrymore just because they were gay did not make them Perfect no Doubt there are kinder examples
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December 10, 2021 at 11:29 AM
We are in the flesh many people wish to rise above that Hence accept this lifestyle that lifestyle.' Perfect is not possible in the limit of this body of death, that's why there Is anger as we chase that which we can never realise Live and let live try to do no harm is my best advice'
Reeves Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Hasn't anyone got the guts to say anything? Terry.
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December 30, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Hi Joe, Points taken. Terry.
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