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Jun 2016
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.
sierra
Written by
sierra  25/tennessee
(25/tennessee)   
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