He kisses his boyfriend on the street While another couple decides what to eat A father of two enraged by the love decides to take their lives his gun fits like a glove 50 dead because they were gay More than 50 injured in the same way Because a man was offended he thinks it's okay thinks it's okay to fire away To take the breath from beating hearts to make people feel like they must not be a valuable work of art How could someone commit a hate crime so cruel to ****** people he considered "unusual" The mother of a victim was not ready to rent a hearse His brother curses and thinks he's the worst How could someone be so monstrous? Making every LGBTQ+ member feel cautious Cautious of losing their life in the street Making them fear going out to eat Going to shows, to movies, even the grocery store This is not life. This is like war.
I've been thinking about this non stop all day. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and knowing many/dating a member of the community I felt I had to end my writing hiatus and post something about this horrendous act. Everyone out there: please stay safe. This is terrifying.