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LAMBDA 15
Where can I to run for solace ?
When queers, blacks, and women have been oppressed for so long
^at homophobia, racism, and sexism have begun to internalize and manifest
Within each of these communities
Queer.
I have much love for my bisexual and transgender people
For they are the most hated on in the family
You are not confused, slutty, or nasty
Why is there a necessity for categories such as “femmes” and “studs”
^tegones which remforces the same hetero normative ideal of a relationship
The ideal for the reason behmd homophobia ^
And why does all hell breaks loose in a relationship when a “femme” want«; tn
kick it with a “stud”? ^ wants to
Black.
My skin is h^ter, my hair is softer with a curl, and my nose is smaller but I am
I Still get just as much shit as my darker brothers and sisters
^ ^ Fr^fn St^^ ^ ^ ^ classroom full of white people or down
I still have to check the box for Black when asked for race
I still get interrogated for no fucking reason
I am still a nigger at the end of the day
The revolution is my fight as well
Woman.
Cut out the fucking competition and pettiness
We are all second class citizens to men in this patriarchical society
Why are we not building each other up to our full potentials?
Compliment and speak instead of hating and grilling
Cook up those Boca burgers and eat them
Because that fake beef wiA another female is unnecessary drama
And she probably has no idea who the fuck you are
Oh yes just because I chill with your man doesn’t mean I want him
Trust he is *e least of my interests but you might want to look out for yourself
You might develop a fondness for Skittles, tasting the rainbow will do it
I am a queer black woman
A triple blessing to the social norms of the majority
These are the labels that people identity the unique, beautv and
distinctiveness within me ^ .
To conceptualize who Patrice is
I do wake up everyday and say damn I am beautiful human being
Or hi my name is Patrice and I am my own person
And I am thankful for the reminders of my essence in day to day interactions
Patrice Wright