She asked another girl to homecoming

…I’m jealous

 

Our classmates congratulate each of them

…I wonder,

And start to smile

 

Other students throw slurs and hatred

…I’m not surprised

 

He talks about his romantic date with some boy

…I listen

While pretending not to

 

Our classmates jeer at him when he’s not around

…I’m silent

 

I open my mouth to tell my parents

Who should love me forever and ever

(right?)

 

The news is blaring on the tv

 

Another state has joined the cry

To give equal rights to all

My dad sighs and says,

“Why are those people fighting for marriage anyways?”

 

…I turn away