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The Coming Out Poem

May 15, 2015
By Nated315 DIAMOND, Georgetown, New York
Nated315 DIAMOND, Georgetown, New York
92 articles 7 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
Truth has many shades. It's not a matter of black and white, but many grays.


This poem is not for fun,

This poem is not a joke,

Though I wish it were.

 

Mom,

Dad,

Sister,

Brother,

Friend.

 

Know that I haven't changed,

I am the me that you've always loved,

And you did nothing wrong,

It is not your fault.

 

All I ask,

From those I love,

Is to accept me as me.

 

The person who left this poem for you,

They have a secret they wish to share,

Take note that they had courage to share, or they wouldn't dare.

Please, let them know you care.

 

The person who left this poem for you,

They're Gay.

But don't fret, don't you cry.

They are the same person you've come to love.

 

This was not a choice,

Who'd choose that?

But its their genes,

Born this way.

 

So, reader,

do as you will,

just think,

how courageous it is

to come out to you.


The author's comments:

This poem is inspired by the hard coming out process. It is meant as a tool and a way to relate to others. I hope it's helpful.


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on Jan. 1 2017 at 10:15 pm
AfricanKing DIAMOND, Warner Robins, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
Only you and I can help the sun rise each morning. If we don't, it may drench itself out in sorrow - Joan Baez

Awww... I love it! Thank you for posting this dude!

on Jun. 1 2015 at 8:54 am
Nated315 DIAMOND, Georgetown, New York
92 articles 7 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
Truth has many shades. It's not a matter of black and white, but many grays.

Thank you so much for your kind words. :) they mean a lot to me! :) I'm glad that i can make someone smile and have people relate to my thoughts and feelings!

on May. 29 2015 at 11:27 am
Gypsy_Moon BRONZE, Durham, North Carolina
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This is so amazing. I can feel the power behind your words and I love that. I hope others that can relate read this and see that they can take charge of their life and don't have to be afraid. You are so brave for writing this and it brings a smile to my face. Please never stop writing, not when you could have such a great perspective. The world needs more people like you. Thank you!

on May. 26 2015 at 11:14 am
Nated315 DIAMOND, Georgetown, New York
92 articles 7 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
Truth has many shades. It's not a matter of black and white, but many grays.

Thank you so much for your input! :) it makes me feel good. :) The rhyme was put there on purpose to try and get people to think. I'm glad you caught it though! Thank you so much :)

on May. 26 2015 at 11:12 am
Nated315 DIAMOND, Georgetown, New York
92 articles 7 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
Truth has many shades. It's not a matter of black and white, but many grays.

Thank you :)

on May. 24 2015 at 1:07 pm
GreekGoddess BRONZE, Andover, Connecticut
3 articles 0 photos 182 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The unprepared rebel dies in the fire."<br /> ~unknown

This is great, I love how it is addressed to the family and friends but still says something to the readers at the end. Very well written and strong emotion in there, I'd just like to say that you had one rhyme in there (share and care) and that made me think that the poem was rhyming even though it hadn't been before. So just tweak it so that it doesn't rhyme in one random spot and this will be fantastic. Great job!

on May. 24 2015 at 12:23 am
GiszelleCyanide BRONZE, Dallas, Texas
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I love this.