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About Molly Redden

Molly Redden is 18 years old and in Grade 12 at Park View Education Centre in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. She plans to go to Dalhousie University to major in Theatre Performing Arts. She has been performing since age nine. She has a great interest in written and non-written art and takes pride in her work. Update 2021: Molly is now a graduate of the FSPA Acting program at Dalhousie University!

Your Words Don’t Hurt Us

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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

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