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Straight For Gay

Often made to feel you’re less Should you care any more? Can you escape the cruelty, while occupying your own shore? People remain unbalanced, by only seeing you one way. For their minds travel Straight, they can’t understand Gay! The world has moved on, so kiss guys or kiss girls. Embrace Straight, Gay, Bisexual or polyamorous with curls. Yes, it shouldn’t matter, love happens between the ears. Yet sadly all some can do is label others as Queers. We each have our own needs all ashamed and sorta broken. Fearing what others might discover elemental desires remain unspoken. Where you place your bits in private shouldn’t matter to her him or me Freely embrace your sensual self, Holding back is insanity. So pass me a rainbow flag To celebrate each one of you. We can all come together to support the many and the few. If I have used any of my descriptors in a way that is offensive please let me know. I am in a state of learning.

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 6/17/2021 6:44:00 AM

A poem celebrating inclusion and acceptance is always a winner. Congratulations, Richard! So much wisdom in this fine submission. Best wishes, Brian

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/18/2021 6:35:00 AM

Hi Brian, thanks for reading one of my older pieces. ;0)

Janis Thompson

Date: 10/4/2019 5:53:00 PM

I think you handled this very well. To each their own as you might say, Good poetic work.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/4/2019 11:04:00 PM

Thanks Janis. It seems an emotional piece for many.

Elaine Perrin

Date: 10/3/2019 6:28:00 AM

A massive well done Richard. This is something I feel so strongly about, especially since I’ve seen first hand my daughter go through it. I absolutely love this :-) x

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/4/2019 5:15:00 AM

Thanks Elaine. I’m off to explore your writing.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/21/2019 8:56:00 AM

A very thoughtful, humane poem, Richard. Although my personal beliefs eschew homosexuality, I am also Christian tolerant of other people lifestyle choices. Live and let live ... God created us all. Powerful poetry, my dear friend. It's been a while, but I always enjoy your poetic insights. Love and more love always.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/21/2019 10:13:00 AM

Thanks Freddie, love back to you brother.

Pat Adams

Date: 9/14/2019 8:44:00 AM

Well done!..........pat

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/14/2019 9:25:00 AM

Thanks Pat.

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/29/2019 5:28:00 AM

This is very good...I missed it...Where these days go by I don't know...Congratulations Richard, all the best

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/14/2019 9:25:00 AM

Thanks Arturo.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia

Date: 8/28/2019 7:11:00 AM

That's really moving. I totally agree with you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/28/2019 7:51:00 AM

I am pleased. So nice to have you drop by.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/25/2019 4:12:00 PM

Hi Richard, this is a well written piece. No one has the right to tell us what we should be. It should be each individuals choice. I have no right, God-given or not, to judge anyone. wE HAve to be able to live as we choose. A creative way to put forward your thoughts on the subject, Richard. There are much worse things in this world than a persons sexual preference. That seems so wrong to me. You wonder what comes next. Well done Richard. Have a wonderful evening. A fave.....Mike.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 8/23/2019 2:49:00 PM

This was very well written Rick! I say let others live what makes them happy! Not a thing wrong with that!;)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/22/2019 1:21:00 PM

People are too quick to judge; when we get to know one another better; we often find that we are not that different. Diversity gifts the world with many wonderful souls. We must all recognize one another's right to live and choose for ourselves.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2019 10:01:00 AM

Thanks for such a thoughtful response.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/21/2019 3:18:00 PM

LOVE this one. I am in total support of their rights and I appreciate all people for their character (not their sexual preferences) FAVE

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/21/2019 3:34:00 PM

I agree Andrea. Their preference of who they want to be with is of no consequence to me. Everyone has a right to be in a loving and fullfilling relationship.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 8/18/2019 9:48:00 AM

I applaud your courage in tackling a theme largely considered taboo. A lovely, very well-written poem about acceptance. Richard:-) Heartiest belated congratulations on your POTD recognition!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/21/2019 8:42:00 AM

Thanks Edward.

Silent One

Date: 8/18/2019 4:37:00 AM

You always write about important subjects to provoke thought and you did that well here... congrats on POTD

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2019 8:02:00 AM

Thanks my friend. I’m glad you understand my approach.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/16/2019 4:29:00 PM

a well-deserved POTD, rich... this poem brings much meaning and fairness on the subject of being gay...i hail you...huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2019 8:02:00 AM

Thanks Nette, hugs Rick.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 8/16/2019 12:16:00 PM

I wonder if a man loves himself, can they call him a gay?)

Charles Messina

Date: 8/16/2019 5:39:00 AM

Great poem Rick. A topic that so many have a hard time writing or talking about. I'll never understand how someone can judge another just because of who they are. Congratulations on POTD. Charlie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/16/2019 9:16:00 AM

Thanks Charles, it seems judging people comes more easily than loving them.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/14/2019 10:06:00 PM

congratulations on POTD my friend. We all love the same

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2019 8:23:00 AM

Thanks Eve.

Warren Doll

Date: 8/14/2019 9:25:00 PM

Richard, a courageous post of a very well written poem. Absolutely deserving of POTD. Well done!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2019 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Warren.

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/14/2019 7:56:00 PM

I have friends that are gay, i don't care who they love, or how they dress, all that matters is that they're happy.... nice write and congrats on potd :) hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2019 8:44:00 AM

Thanks, and a big hug back

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/14/2019 1:07:00 PM

Congratulations for POTD Richard :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2019 8:52:00 AM

Thanks Heidi.

Nick Trim

Date: 8/14/2019 12:08:00 PM

congrats on potd Richard, fine write queer gets blocked out when I write it lol

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2019 8:53:00 AM

Thanks Nick.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/14/2019 11:23:00 AM

I am in full agreement with your penned words. We can learn something from children in being blind to color and orientation...nicely penned and congrats on your POTD!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2019 9:05:00 AM

Thanks Jeanne.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/14/2019 10:13:00 AM

We are admonished to love everyone, and I can't not love the gays I know for be they man or woman, they are kind people. It's easier to love them than it is to love snooty and self-righteous people whose noses are so high they have to stay in when it rains to keep from drowning. Am I judging? Congratulations, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2019 9:13:00 AM

Interesting comment. ;0) thanks for visiting.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/14/2019 10:11:00 AM

Hi Rick, What a heartfelt emotional write - congratulations on your POTD my friend loved every word, every line and loved the whole poem! Hugs, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2019 9:23:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, hugs Rick.

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/14/2019 8:42:00 AM

We are here to express ourselves in a bouquet of emotions...love is never wrong...Congrats!! on POTD!! Richard...^WW^

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2019 9:42:00 AM

Thanks my friend.