Your Words Don’t Hurt Us
Queers!
I laugh and pull her close
She leans her head on my shoulder
Your words don’t hurt us
I love her
Freaks!
I chuckle and squeeze her hand
She smiles weakly
Your words don’t hurt us
I love her
Dykes!
I wince and look to her
She drops my hand
Your words don’t hurt us
I love her
Fags!
I turn to her and reach out
She steps away
Your words don’t hurt us
I love her
Faggot!
I pocket my hands and drop my gaze
She is not here
Your words hurt us
I loved her…
I still do
Meow by Erin Hollingshead
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