G.E.T.

I am G*E*T*.

Gay, Educated and Talent.

And this is not a "coming out" story,

for the truth is 

I was never locked within anything, 

except the limitations of your narrow mindedness.

You have constantly sought to define me

within the limitations of your perspective, 

and seek to shelve me with a label.

I am who I love.

For I love all human beings and that makes me unique.

and that makes me free.

For I am not constrained by the reins of societal expectations.

And yes, in your view, I may be shunned since your heart and soul is still in bondages of intolerance.

And to be G*E*T is hard work.

For it meant

I had to work twice as hard, to reach my goals.

I had to live under your constant speculations

judgements

condemnations

So at times I had to climb 

into a self made, anti-you, repellant hole: 

to pick up the pieces,

to find my sanity

To transform into being whole.

 

And then I blamed me - 

but now I see

that it was your chains -

not mine -

that could not let you see me; 

that pushed you to 

define and confine me 

within the limitations of your

"Religion" and "God".

And save the Bible verses.

For being G*E*T*

means that I can analyze and interpret

and now I finally understand

that you cannot be the middleman

in the relationship with me and God.

See, I made use of every opportunity

to get a damn great education

and as you read this, you cannot deny 

that I am talented enough to defy

all man made expectations

And it is okay to lose you.

For since my place in your life 

was contingent on what

you expected me to be -

Please - let me go so we can both be free.

For as I am G*E*T*.

Any form of bondage is hatred to me

So no I cannot fit in your circle

because going around and around

Will give me a migraine.

I am queen, and I reign

In my own world

On my own terms

G*E*T*

Gay, Educated and Talented.