Another Dead Faggot

“Another Dead Faggot”

So what is it going to take?

Another dead faggot on the news?

Another young person to jump from a bridge,

Just a few blocks from my house or yours?

I’m sure you read about that other dead faggot.

That one who left that note.

The one who’s friends forgot,

No one could understand what they wrote.

If you are gay there are people who hate you.

Whether you admit it or not it’s true.

What’s it going to take to get you to notice?

Another dead faggot or two?

Because when enough attention is given,

And the bashers find it harder and harder to find their prey.

I'd rather not know the person who’s death,

Heralds the change that day.

And the haters will cuss another dead faggot,

Who’s death finally brought the world around.

But the ones already lost,

Those are dreams that can never be found.

Another dead faggot is that what’s required,

For people to look up and open their eyes?

While surviving family and friends can do nothing,

But dry the tears they will cry.

Maybe they will lobby for stricter laws,

For the pointless hateful crimes.

The days come faster and faster,

Will it be in your time?

I'm not trying to frighten you.

I'm trying to reach your heart.

Just know who you are,

Know your surroundings and keep it smart.

Danny Gunter

2-15-2011