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Grasp of Unity
Grasp of Unity
I saw myself on the screen
in the book and through the play
with validation I implore
as I’m judged beyond the fold
this revelation by a spotlight
shined upon the duplicates
near enough to speak my mind
imitator of disparity
affirmation in public view
this is permission for the whole
to avow my place to live
in the group from which I’m estranged
echoes of the hidden lives
sanctioned for all to see
blessing from disclosure’s path
of what was once sadly veiled
affirmation of what I am
what I already knew
is measured by the display
acceptance by the media
broadcast for full regard
the lack is seen at the same time
one or another seems the reward
for culture’s grasp of unity.
© 2018. Sean Green. All Rights Reserved. 20180527.
I saw myself on the screen
in the book and through the play
with validation I implore
as I’m judged beyond the fold
this revelation by a spotlight
shined upon the duplicates
near enough to speak my mind
imitator of disparity
affirmation in public view
this is permission for the whole
to avow my place to live
in the group from which I’m estranged
echoes of the hidden lives
sanctioned for all to see
blessing from disclosure’s path
of what was once sadly veiled
affirmation of what I am
what I already knew
is measured by the display
acceptance by the media
broadcast for full regard
the lack is seen at the same time
one or another seems the reward
for culture’s grasp of unity.
© 2018. Sean Green. All Rights Reserved. 20180527.
Published 28th May 2018
Author's Note
Marginalized, non-normative communities are often not seen in products of media. I attempt to do my part in allowing the grasping of unity.
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