6.18.10

I try to write from personal experience, because that is of course what has shaped and affected me most. Usually, I write because it helps to clear my mind and helps me figure out what I really think or believe. Often times I write because I am upset with a certain situation that I'm in. Unfortunately, I don't often write because I'm upset with a certain situation that others are in.

The other day a close friend of mine casually used the word "faggot". I told him I didn't like that word, and his response was: "I don't mean it in a gay way." As if that excused him. As if that made me less offended.

This is what I wish I said back to him at the time...

Profits for Prophets

For ten years he’s loved a man more than I could ever hope to. And their lives were changed by those with a grudge and a vote too. How dare I ever act heartbroken. I wish I could take back all the slurs I've spoken. John 3:16 says we know everything. But I don't understand why we exclude them from saying "I do". All for 8 for the problems we perpetuate. Love is not yours to own. Their love is not yours to control. My family doesn’t need more focus. This kind of shit leaves me hopeless. All your stupid words offend me. It’s not okay so I’ll stop pretending.

For every person who was bashed like Shepard. For every one of us who ever excused that slur. For all the prophets like Dobson. For all the pain and anguish that we’ve caused them. For all the ignorance that is still spread. It’s about time we start using our heads.