I’m a man who enjoys women,
And up until this day,
I scarcely would have mentioned it,
For that is not my way.
What does my romantic preference,
Have to do with my peers?
Can it influence opinions,
Or overcome your fears?
The answer should be obvious,
It’s a matter of pride!
Others parade it through our streets!
What have I got to hide?
I am straight, and damn proud of it!
I’ll be silent no more!
It’s time for me to speak my mind,
Like others have before!
I love the way a woman feels,
She’s softer than a dove.
I love to hold her in my arms,
Whenever we make love!
I want the world to hear me shout!
I’m proud that I am straight!
I’m done keeping it to myself,
Though I’m risking your hate!
Parades need to be organized
In cities far and wide!
We’ll march down busy boulevards
‘Neath signs that read “Straight Pride!”
And even if you disagree
Or want to start a fight,
We’re living in America;
That means I have the right!
I’ll raise my voice in Washington,
And your state capitol!
I will lobby for the issues,
On every article.
So, save your intimidation,
And all your racist threats!
I’m coming out of the closet,
I haven’t vanished yet!
Keep your opinions to yourself,
If you have any sense!
You’ll never silence me again,
Though you may take offense!
Some pompously call us breeders,
Like shepherds would a herd.
Then they scream discrimination,
If we balk at the word.
I am through with being bullied,
My beliefs crucified;
I’ll bear this sign down every street,
A sign that reads “Straight Pride!”
But are those who agree with me,
Too frightened to speak out?
Has political correctness,
Put each of them in doubt?
If so, I hope they’ll be prepared,
To face the consequence.
When their opinions disappear,
Lost to intolerance!
On that day, it will be too late,
Such thoughts will be denied.
And jail will be reserved for those
Who stand up for straight pride!
You’re going to have to speak up soon,
While you still have a voice.
Unless you want to lose the right
To even have a choice!
A contest entry
- Anything as long as it is good by Swan song.
750 points, ended July 14, 2007, 48 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Controversy by I swashbuckler OK.
470 points, ended July 22, 2007, 19 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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I will come with you on your march! I have been looking for an opportunity to wear my 'I'm with stoopid' t-shirt.
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Apparently ol swishbuckler is a hater. Does my standing up for my rights somehow give you the impression that I care if you approve or not? I couldn't care less what a pompous little bigot like you thinks of the straight community. When we march down a thoroughfare in your neighborhood, come out, throw some stones, maybe a bottle or two, and reveal your true bigoted nature. After all, your prejudice shined through in this contest. Controversy, yeah right; only if it was something you agreed with. If it wasn't, the little bigot showed his colors with an insult. Not only do you appear to be a Heterophobe, but a Christophobe, and Ameriphobe as well. What a frightening little world you must live in, to harbor so much hate. Well, there it is. Bugger off then.
BOPT
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Well well well. I love the content of this poem.
I am straight but I think it is about time someone marched for the magority seems the minority gets the grease since they squeak all the time. Very good
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hm an interesting twist on opp. gay pride weeks and such. you have uniqueness. good write
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