Introduction
This is just a piece on how we still make assumptions about people and their pronouns. I am CIS/Straight whatever you want to call me, but one of the problems is that He/She/Mr/Mrs/Miss immediately box people for the convenience of society and that is not something I like or agree with.
I will address people however they desire and am fine being corrected when (as I often do) I get it wrong.
I hope this doesn't offend anyone but let me know if it does.
The music is "Define Me" by Bad Pollyanna.
If
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If I Am Not He Or She
How Do You Think I'm Defined?
First Of All, Know That I'm Me
And Your Limits Are Not Mine
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So Acknowledge My Pronouns
Is It Actually Hard
To Respect Me? Now Don't Frown
You Can Use The Correct Words
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I'm Not Here For Your Comfort
Or Any Convenience
I Have The Right To Respect
Form Acquaintances And Friends
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Show Respect With My Pronouns
And We Will Be Fine And Sound
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Comments (9)
I love this Mike. Thanks for the support. We need all we can get right now.
Beautiful
I loved this, Mike, and thank you for raising it. It is contentious these days with what you can and can't say. Have we really created a world where people need to clarify their own identity with pronouns?
Everyone deserves respect!!! Fantastic piece!!!!
well written piece, i liked your entryπ
Say it louder for the people at the back! Loved your poem!
Sometimes I don't get this pronoun thing. You were born a Mr. Or a Miss and really no in between, but to each their own. Don't worry Be Happy with yourself.
Yes, show respect with pronouns! Love the verse!
Interesting photo, and wonderful lines. Well Done!!!!