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Published: 2009-11-18 00:55:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 9382; Favourites: 403; Downloads: 192
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Description I wish
being a lesbian were like
being left-handed.

Whenever someone notices
you writing a cheque
or doodling
or opening a door
And they exclaim:
"You're left-handed?"
I wish it were as simple as that.

When it's funny
and I laugh, panicking.
Such stuff punchlines are made on,
that such a casual,
integral,
part of myself
has the spotlight shone on it,
And revealed (they think)
their own ignorance,
(How wonderful it is to enlighten someone
by being.)

And yet I never hear the questions
that logically spring to mind:
"Won't you have trouble with the gearshift
on a car?"
"How do you use scissors?"
"Can you even write
with your right hand?"

I wish all comparisons
and metaphors
were true.
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Comments: 138

hopeburnsblue [2014-12-17 04:19:31 +0000 UTC]

What an interesting thought!

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JenSunBeam [2013-05-25 11:52:50 +0000 UTC]

I'm straight and right-handed but I can still see the beauty and care put into this piece.
Excellent work!

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ParadigmFallen [2013-03-17 23:14:51 +0000 UTC]

Well written, well thought out, well done.

I wish things were simpler for people who are L/G/B/T/Q -- it really shouldn't be so complicated. It really should be as simple as being left handed.

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empty-lungs [2013-02-05 00:11:50 +0000 UTC]

that such a casual,
integral,
part of myself
has the spotlight shone on it,
And revealed (they think)
their own ignorance,
(How wonderful it is to enlighten someone
by being.)

this part right here is such a perfect, intelligent comment. i just read that back and it sounds really patronising. i don't mean for it, because the thing about sexuality is that you can't be defined by it, and that seems like such an obvious thing, but the way you phrased it was very intelligent. this is really perfect, so well done

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saints-fan-12 [2013-02-02 06:21:11 +0000 UTC]

Frankly, I don't care what your sexual orientation is, as long as you and your partner are happy. But of course my religion would go against it, seeing it as a sin.

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Loveless-Yokai [2013-02-02 05:32:21 +0000 UTC]

Well I'm asexual but I like both guys and girls.It's hard.I haven't come out fully and when I try others just shut it down and say 'no your not' or something equally silly.
Those that have listened to what I've said think I'm a lesbian I mean seriously there's not just gay, straight and lesbian there are those in between.
I liked this.It made sense and got the point across.It doesn't white wash anything and that's what adds to it.Keep it up.

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LovelyDeath97 [2013-02-02 04:57:04 +0000 UTC]

I'm bisexual. But I always get upset whenever people say, "So you're a lesbian?"
It gets under my skin because It almost feels stereotypical.
Just because you like some girls means your a lesbian?
Just because you're bisexual means you have to like every girl you see?
I really love this poem because it's so true and straight to the point.
You're not bullshitting or sugar coating anything.
Good job and keep it up.

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oppafrerardstyle In reply to LovelyDeath97 [2013-02-02 05:07:56 +0000 UTC]

I am bisexual as well and I couldn't agree more. I also find it extremely rude when people feel the need to question you about it in public around strangers. It makes me so uncomfortable. People seriously need to know their boundaries because not being heterosexual isn't that much of a big deal and too many people act like it is.

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mtroubadour In reply to LovelyDeath97 [2013-02-02 05:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that sucks. It's absolutely presumptuous. It feels like bisexual people get crap from both straight and gay people.

I'm glad my poem felt true to you.

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Rayzaz [2013-02-02 04:55:45 +0000 UTC]

I'm lesbian, I wish that every one would see it as a girl having a friend that was a guy or something just because I am doesn't mean I like you like that I love my lover like that *sigh* it's not fair at all

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nat-tama [2013-02-02 04:43:28 +0000 UTC]

I really appreciate this.

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Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-02 03:58:05 +0000 UTC]

I think this is so true. Strangely I'm ambidextrous and Pansexual... Hmm...

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BakuSpirit [2013-02-02 03:38:15 +0000 UTC]

♥

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ShadowIsStillAlive [2013-02-02 03:08:12 +0000 UTC]

Though I'm not positive of my sexual orientation, I know that this touches my heart deeply. It's very nice, and I wish people would react like this too.

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JellyBray [2013-02-02 03:04:18 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, when i told people i was bi i lost all but 3 friends, i wasn't popular at first but it hurt that just because i'm 'different' or 'not normal' I have to be hated. They are SCAREd i like THEM.
Just because i'm bisexual, or a lesbian [more on the lesbian side >>] Doesn't mean i like you, if they were a true friend, they wouldn't give a f*ck.

I know how you feel.

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-02 04:02:33 +0000 UTC]

I'll be your friend if you need one

And it's kinda stupid that people just assume being different is a bad thing. Sure if you were a psychotic killer I could understand losing friends, but just for being Heterocurious? (A word I use for people who are mostly gay but not fully) I mean you only like girls, you won't (like Twilight) break into their houses just to watch them sleep or something.

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-02 04:06:29 +0000 UTC]

thanks :]

Yeah, but i'm more pansexual [friend just told me what it meant and i feel stupid...]
But i hate people who are like that.
[link]
this is long FYI but it explains better.

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-02 04:23:10 +0000 UTC]

(I'm pansexual too but I'm more attracted to guys... And hey, at least you know now)

I may not have gone through exactly what you've gone through but I know the feeling. Because I'm pretty feminine for a guy and I used to keep my hair pretty long (it's sort of a custom in my culture, long story) I've had a few guys try to beat me up for being different - girls too. (What they didn't know is I've taken self defence classes) But I know that emotional pain hurts worse than phisical pain (within reason)

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-02 17:04:29 +0000 UTC]

[Same except for me i'm more attracted to girls]

Yeah, I'm like a tom-boy kind of girl who really is super shy >< i have some of my hair cover my face so people think i'm emo, but i actually am really happy some times and the way i part my hair it ends up covering some of my face. People bully me a lot too because i'm not straight. But I have taken martial arts classes [and MANY of them] so no one can come at me and hurt me.

I'm happy that you know how i feel because at least i'm not alone :]

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-02 22:42:44 +0000 UTC]

(Well you know - it's the whole I'm a guy, you're a girl, we're both attracted to the same gender, thing lol)

I'm shy too... And my hair covers my face too... Strange

'Course you're not alone - there's so many people out there who feel the same but I know what you mean C:

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-03 05:31:22 +0000 UTC]

[Lol xD]

Yeah...strange...? e.e''

Yeah, and if we are we have each other :]

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-03 10:47:37 +0000 UTC]

We could just be twins lol

That's true

(MLP Avatar I see. )

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-03 17:38:32 +0000 UTC]

Lol Long lost brother! I have founded you! xD

yup :]

Yeah i'm still trying to finish one of FlutterDash, so i just changed from my OC to RD :]

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-03 23:26:28 +0000 UTC]

Long, not really -is short- Lost, often XD



Ahh. My pairing is Lickity/Spike They're so cute... And gay now, apparently.

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-04 00:21:48 +0000 UTC]

lol xD

Aww I wanna see

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-04 00:52:31 +0000 UTC]

I've only posted a pic and one drawing and IDK where they even are in my gallery anymore lol

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-04 01:35:53 +0000 UTC]

lol
i'll search around XD

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-04 02:35:54 +0000 UTC]

Good luck

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-04 02:39:15 +0000 UTC]


Thank you soldier!

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-04 02:52:29 +0000 UTC]

lol - ever find them??

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-06 02:00:33 +0000 UTC]

nope XD got lazy

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-06 07:08:55 +0000 UTC]

XD Okay

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-06 22:43:08 +0000 UTC]

lol

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-06 22:47:18 +0000 UTC]

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-07 02:29:53 +0000 UTC]

=b

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-07 02:43:00 +0000 UTC]

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-07 03:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Lol

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-07 04:45:32 +0000 UTC]

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Strudel--Cutie4427 In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-06 07:08:47 +0000 UTC]

XD Okay

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JellyBray In reply to Strudel--Cutie4427 [2013-02-06 22:43:16 +0000 UTC]

lol

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dalunawiz In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-02 03:10:18 +0000 UTC]

hmm yeah. I never told my friends i'm bi, or really pansexual for me, they just sort of found out and it was okay.

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JellyBray In reply to dalunawiz [2013-02-02 03:46:03 +0000 UTC]

I was left with no one. But my 4 friends were okay with it. While my other friends were scared i would like them. And avoided me.
I felt like just because i'm lesbian doesn't mean i like them. Doesn't mean i will EVER like them. just means i like girls. they need to think things through and not jump to conclusions.
It gets really frustrating.

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dalunawiz In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-02 03:48:02 +0000 UTC]

yeah, strait people dont like ALL boys/ girls, so why would lesbians?

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JellyBray In reply to dalunawiz [2013-02-02 03:50:21 +0000 UTC]

yeah exactly! I hate people who think that lesbians LOVE all girls, and if you tell someone personally, then you TRUST them, not LIKE them.
People seriously need logic.

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dalunawiz In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-02 03:51:24 +0000 UTC]

yeah. they'll get used to it eventually, society i mean, i hope.

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JellyBray In reply to dalunawiz [2013-02-02 03:51:42 +0000 UTC]

yeah. hope and pray.

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dalunawiz In reply to JellyBray [2013-02-02 03:54:09 +0000 UTC]

yep

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Kamyriona [2013-02-02 02:59:33 +0000 UTC]

This is excellent.

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gnomesandunicorns [2013-02-02 01:54:02 +0000 UTC]

i loved it! and just a quick note the LGBTQ day of silence is on april 19th.

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Hermione771 [2013-02-02 01:14:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for writing this! I'm lesbian, and I totally agree with the message. There's a quote out there that I love:
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."
We can't change ourselves, but we can change our attitude and help others change theirs. We have to do the best with what we have, and if someone feels they can't come out then they shouldn't just sit there, they should do their best to change the situation.
Love is love is love~

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