Rather You Than Me

The religious zealots, say they will pray for us, They look down their nose at us with disgust. They say repent; they claim we are an abomination, We are headed straight for hell, fire and damnation. They scream we offend them and their religion, It is none of their business; not their decision. Eighty percent of churches condemn homosexuality, They explain it’s a sin and say it is an abnormality. Gays are four times more likely to be alcoholics, addicts and attempt suicide, From day one most of us feel we have been crucified. Everything is cool as long as you don't get caught, If exposed, they strike while the iron is hot. From the very beginning we have been ostracized, The very essence of our being they criticize. Religion and queers are always conflicting, Their words and actions always contradicting. I know I have always stayed away from finding God, I was told I would face the firing squad. This always stayed in my heart and head, Being a homo; people want you dead. You can always feel their eyes watching you, If they catch you alone; they beat you black and blue. All this negative input you cannot help but internalize, I use to think to myself; why am I being depersonalized. Let me close this up by saying it is much better than it used to be, If I had a choice; I would rather it be you than me… Turbo1904