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Why Do They Hate The Word Gay?

Gay is
A beautiful word describing happiness
And acceptance.

Why do they despise the fair lips of a rose
Kissing the heart of a daffodil?

Why is this beautiful word tossed around like
An insult? If you toss it, we'll use the stones to
Build a kingdom.

Her kingdom is not something to be ashamed of
Just because there are alligators in the swamp
Who enjoy breaking apart love in respect
For tradition.

They say closets hold skeletons
But monsters are the angry ones with signs
Protesting a kiss

Monsters are politicians in slick suits
Pretending gay people don't exist,
The ones stating that the word should be
 "Knocked out of existence"
As if they haven't already tried.

Written by Alexis_Tolkkinen23
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