The [Un]Popular Vote

by Jasper Sanchez

The system doesn’t want to make space, and no one who benefits from it wants to cede theirs. The only way to change the system is to stand up and claim your own.

You made a mistake when you revealed the promise of heaven. That’s always been the original ‘It Gets Better’ movement, hasn’t it? Endure whatever suffering this mortal coil prescribes, and ye faithful shall be rewarded.”

Was this body a punishment? What about the hate your

gospel planted in this world? Did I deserve the hurt that bloomed in me? I’ll plead guilty to pride and wrath and lust. Hear this as my confession: I may be broken and flawed, but legend has it, you made me in your image. If I’m imperfect, then what does that say about you?”

you’ll never forgive me for the indelible facts you inscribed in my soul. Because my mere existence bears testimony to the mistakes you’ve made. I’m incontrovertible evidence of the imperfect world you built. Loving me would mean facing your own flaws, and God knows you’d never do that.”