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I have a right to be

If losing yourself is like drowning in the deepest sea Then I'm being drowned by society Down into isolation and darkness I realise it's important so hark! This Person is finding out just who they are It's taken time and I've travelled far But I'm sinking and flying at the same time If you've got a problem you can wait in line Behind all the bullies and people I've been mean to I'm starting to get my problems seen to By doing it myself and carpe firm I need to be me so they can be them Heading down I don't know the words But up in the sky it all seems absurd It's safer to be a serious straight woman Than a fun bi genderqueer who can Do whatever the hell they like And don't feel scared be "fag" or "dyke" Being yelled at across the street and whispered on the stair Because confidence means they just don't care What people think or how they behave So standing up for myself isn't brace It's supporting human rights and I have a right to be Here on this earth as part of this world Not in the sea or sky, not boy or girl
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Written by
charlie-hazels
20 / Gender Fluid
For You?
Written by
charlie-hazels
20 / Gender Fluid
Published
Nov 6, 2016
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#world#time#society#brave#sky#flying#drowning#learning#see#soaring
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