The World offers Hope by EternalGeekExposed, literature
Literature
The World offers Hope
I rarely delve into the realm of sappy, sugary musings on the world. When I feel driven to write, it is usually because something angered me or concerned me or I want to address a problem. I write to make my voice heard when I feel something is wrong. But maybe I need to spend a little more of my time writing about the things that I appreciate. After all, in a few years, I will probably look back at my complaints about a certain law or person or idea that bothered me and feel it is a little outdated. On the other hand, those things that made a positive, life-changing impression on me will stick with me for a lifetime. This is one of tho
Is that supposed to be insulting? by LaurelsARainbow, literature
Literature
Is that supposed to be insulting?
"Lesbian!"
"Weird!"
"Freak!"
"Geek"
You say that like it's a bad thing
like it's something i should be ashamed of.
But why? Because I happen to fall in love with the same gender?
That my interests are out of the ordinary?
That I dye my hair wacky colors and wear clothes that don't fit your normal?
I see nothing wrong with that.
People really suck at insults.
God loved the two girls at the end of my street.
Everywhere they went, they went together,
hand-in-hand so they didn't get lost,
laughing at everything and nothing
all at once.
He was so proud of them.
They never stole, they never swore,
they brushed their teeth twice a day
and always said their prayers.
It was a gift, said the townspeople,
that two girls as perfect as they were
were born in the same place.
an even greater gift, said they,
that those two were the best of friends.
Long nights spent giggling in rooms with closed doors
was a good thing, back then.
One day,
halfway between their houses
and in the middle of th
