[IMC Bombay] sexuality

[nity68@vsnl.com]

hello:
that's a powerful poem. did you write it? and, i'm certain that there 
is no censorship for anything that promotes love and understanding 
in this listserve. hate mail i'm certain will be and should be 
censored.

ciao, nity

On 10 Sep 2002, at 16:15, Queer NLS wrote:

> have just joined the group and don't know if the
> progressive alternative people here talk about
> alternate sexuality. am therefore sending a poem on
> the silence around the issue of sexuality (hope
> there's no censorship here) and would like to know of
> the responses of the people. 
> 
> 
> SILENCE
> ------------
> Ever wanted to scream and shout?
> when u thought
> U had to speak out?
> 
> 'No, U shall speak not.
> U can see
> But not be seen.
> Hear U may
> but not be heard.
> U can exist
> But U cannot be!
> Ur speech disturbs,
> Ur voice threatens.
> That rainbow flag
> do keep it back,
> Let things be
> Plain white and black'
> 
> No, speak I must
> for I have always spoken.
> Voices, not victims,
> Bring revolutions!
> 
> I was the Black
> who challenged your paleness.
> That woman I was
> Who questioned your maleness.
> The dalit I've been
> Who refused your wisdom.
> I was the poor
> Who faught 'gainst your kingdom.
> 
> Now I am
> The GAY incarnate!
> I shall love on
> Despite your hate!!
> ------------
> 
> 
> 
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