A very straight forward and raw poem. Your emotions are made clear throughout your poem and so are your beliefs. It's unfortunate that there are still people who look down so harshly on those who choose to have a different orientation about their love life. Even as a heterosexual, I do not feel as if I am any better than someone who is gay, lesbian, asexual, or even bisexual. Love doesn't discriminate and those who say otherwise should re-evaluate their beliefs on love.

The poem itself, as I said before, is raw and that gives it a very emotional and strong voice to its reader. The flow was pretty good throughout the poem and even some of the brighter emotions are felt, like when you describe your love for the people in your past. I'm sure many people can relate to this poem and know the struggle of exploring their sexuality in a world where the newer generation is so accepting of people being different, but the older, more conservative people are very demeaning. At any rate, I hope you are able to express yourself, however you want to without people impeding and trying to force their own beliefs on you.

All in all, the poem told a good story of a recently common struggle. I hope everything works out for you and that you continue to write and learn from that experience. Great job and keep writing!

"Religious douches think "
reminds me of
a Bob Dylan song
"In a soldiers stance
I aimed my fist
at the mongrel
dogs who teach
fearing not I'd become
my enemy in the instant
that I preach

The poem reflects my feeling
on the religious
influence on conscience
in the context of erotic
desire

Well written 5>>>>>>>>>>>>

Momma this is so powerful. I applaud you for standing up in what you believe in <3 I love you, and this made me smile with joy. Forever and Always momma :)

So courageous and strong! Love is love and that is what should matter in this unlovable world!