When You’re Gay

When you’re gay

dating is just the same

as if you were straight.

Except,

instead of holding hands,

you walk behind him

to avoid being harassed.

Except,

instead of gazing deeply into his eyes,

you make sure no stranger is staring

before you go in for a kiss.

Except,

instead of enjoying the bliss

in a loving embrace,

you protect yourselves

from the man with bulging eyes

who repeatedly shouts

at the top of his lungs:

“The bible clearly states,

one MAN and one WOMAN!”

Then, you spend the rest

of your evening

calming down your date

who no longer feels safe

being held in your arms.

~

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