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the first time they wore a suit

a coming out poem

By Dane BHPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
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Dad spat at their feet.

Mom turned away. Grandma said,

"...blue matches your eyes."

inspirational
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About the Creator

Dane BH

By day, I'm a cog in the nonprofit machine, and poet. By night, I'm a creature of the internet. My soul is a grumpy cat who'd rather be sleeping.

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  • Caroline Janeabout a year ago

    A whole story in 17 syllables. Nicely done. 👍

  • Shane Harrington about a year ago

    Very cool

  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Grandma is awesome!!! Fabulous poem!!!

  • C. H. Richardabout a year ago

    Ah fantastic! Love it! Grandma knows best! 💙

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