"One Being Gay"

Since Gay Pride is fastly approaching I wanted to take the time and share some thoughts with all of you.....

"On Being Gay"

I knew I was different very early on

I didn't know know for a long time

That there was a name for it.

I just knew how I felt deep inside

I knew who I was attracted to

I knew what occupied my dreams.

Then the names came--

GAY, QUEER, FAGGOT

NELIIE, HOMO, SODOMITE, FAG

When would it all end

The cruelty and hatred from others.

My own inner struggles

To accept whoI was

Was bad enough.

It takes time to be comfortable

In my own identity

And to grow from there.

I became active, I became vocal

I became political, I grew strong

I became hopefully a role model for others.

Over twenty years have passed

Since I came out---

I regret nothing!