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Learn What A Pronoun Is

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You ask me for my pronouns now, But why, I wonder, do you care how? If you’re speaking straight to me, There’s no need for them, can’t you see? When we converse, it’s you and I, The only pronouns to apply. A word like "he" or "she" won’t do, When all I need to hear is you. Learn what a pronoun really is, It’s for when I’m not around, Not for when we’re face-to-face, No need for guessing sounds. If you're talking right to me, You don’t need labels in between, Just call my name, let it be clear— We’re speaking here, we’re speaking here. You say it’s all about respect, But I don’t feel I’m getting checked. When you’re with me, don’t you know, It’s simple just to let that go? There’s a time for "they," a time for "he," But not when you're standing next to me. Why complicate the space we share, When calling me by name shows care? We’ve built up walls of who’s what now, But when we speak, can we allow— A simple "you," a simple "me," To bridge the gap, just let it be. Learn what a pronoun really is, It’s for when I’m not around, Not for when we’re face to face, No need for guessing sounds. If you're talking right to me, You don’t need labels in between, Just call my name, let it be clear— We’re speaking here, we’re speaking here.

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Date: 11/12/2024 7:04:00 AM
What sharing pronouns is really about is making a safe space for others. Not because it matters to us but because we want others to feel safe to be themselves. It made no sense to me until I realised it's about acceptance. Each and every one of us benefits from a society respectful of individuality, that doesn't require people to mask that they feel different. Seems a small concession considering how awful people who are different have been treated in the past.
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Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/12/2024 3:01:00 PM
Yeah I'd never celebrate that at the detriment of human beings. Check out the usage of they - when unknown it's the default. Celebrate
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Joel Hawksley
Date: 11/12/2024 2:58:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on pronouns and inclusivity. While I appreciate the sentiment, my poem focuses on the English language itself. Pronoun usage is a complex topic, and while it's important to be respectful, my primary goal is to celebrate the beauty and power of language.

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