I was planning on writing on the NY Times article on Transsexuals Are Edging into the Mainstream – Is 2010 the Year of the Transsexual?, but that post got set aside so I could address issues closer to home.
If you hadn’t noticed by the title, I’m tired.
Had a couple of fellow authors face some hefty personal trials this past week. Both incidents were related to the characters these authors choose to write about–gay men…and in love, to top it off (Oh, god forbid!) Right?
WhatEVER.
Neither expect a favorable outcome in the coming battles they face, for which I’m truly saddened. But if the truth be known, I’m more angry at these senseless situations than anything else. My mind is bombarded with questions, as I sit and ponder how to help. Can anyone help? Will help be enough, should one decide to step in? Negative feelings have taken over the past couple of days, hence, the adorable title to this post. But it’s true, nonetheless. I’m sick of stupidity, ignorance, senseless bickering and finger pointing. All that comes to mind is poetry, which usually flows without fail when I’m upset. And I’m upset.
So, here’s a poem, inspired by these current tragedies in others’ lives. Senseless, wrongful tragedies that should never have happened had people just shown a little acceptance.
FEAR
I don’t understand
Never will
Why
How
Nothing makes sense
Meaningless
Is that what you do when you’re bored?
Play with people’s lives
You know what they say…
About play
All fun
Sometime games
But someone always
Hurts
HATE
Tired of people forcing their values and beliefs on others. Tired of others who continue to allow this to happen. Stand up for the truth, for what’s right…your rights, and for Pete’s sake, stand up for yourselves, because I’m seriously getting too old for this shit.
Until next time.
Bryl R. Tyne
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Bryl, the poem was poignant and honest. I can’t tell you why people have to insinuate themselves into a stranger’s life. I don’t have the answers for why people hate. All I do know is that I won’t join in and berate a human being for their personal choices. As a witch and pagan, I’ve chosen to live and let live. “As ye do no harm, do as ye will.” So basically, those who use words and deeds to harm others will face the power of three. You put out bad karma and you get bad karma times three.
I really believe that’s how the universe works. So, here’s one person who is thrilled when ANYONE finds a lover they can trust and respect, regardless of gender, religion, race or anything else. I know this hurts you, but know that many of us support your choices.
Blessed Be my friend,
Cherie
I don’t understand why so many folks can’t just live and let live. I share your frustration Bryl, and your grief.
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In the end you turn your back on them and get on with your own life. It’s too stupid to get trapped in their petty lies. Shrug, shake your head and have no more dealings with them. Life is way to short for their bullshitting crap.
Excellent post Bryl and I LOVE the title.
It’s difficult but I have to surround myself with those who love me, shut out the negative and try to find peace in the knowledge that the Universe will balance it all out. Easier said than done? ABSOLUTELY! However, it’s the only way I am not dragged down to their petty level. Knowing I am not alone in the struggle gives me courage. I love you Bryl.
There are so many people out there who can’t see past their small-minded, senseless hatred and use this as an excuse to promote violence and misery. The worst part is, it goes from the top to the bottom, as we’ve seen with the recent failure to repeal DADT. How can impressionable citizens who are already prone to hatred be expected to reform when their government gives them the impression discrimination is all right?
As I recently told someone, I refuse to hear a ‘good argument’ for dehumanizing anyone because of their sexual orientation. There are no good arguments and no justification, and until at least the majority of people learn tolerance, this is going to be a scary, scary world.
I comment to give hope: two days ago in the little rural, redneck, Christian majority high school where I teach a teenage friend of my son came out. I was so worried about the outcome and yet was rewarded with most students supporting him, another large part accepting him, and only a few shallow minded people asking others to pray for his cure!
It gives me hope that even in a midwest, nearly bible belt town, change and acceptance is emerging!