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~internalised homophobia~

by BlackSunflower

I always wondered Why I didn't fit in With all the other girls Who would gossip about boys Why it didn't feel right But I still liked guys My best friend Who I'd dream of kissing Not understanding That maybe it meant something And I was into girls I realised something later Had an epiphany And decided to come out It still feels so right That I liked girls And not only guys The people in between too And why I loved you When I fell in love with a man I felt as though my queerness Wasn't as valid as I'd hoped Because I wasn't with a woman And I wanted forever With the opposite sex I've learned that it doesn't matter Either way I'm queer No matter who I fall for Whoever I love and marry And spend my life with
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20 / F / The Moon
For You?
Written by
BlackSunflower
20 / F / The Moon
Published
Feb 12, 2021
Time
2m
Tags
#homosexual#internalisedhomophobia#love#queer
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