There shouldn’t be a need (But there is.)

There shouldn’t be a need

But there is.

For Rainbows and letters and Pride,

I mean.

There shouldn’t be a need

But there is.

I never discuss my own sexuality.

Probably this is true of most people.

I don’t wear a badge saying “I’m straight”,

Whatever that means.

Because I’ve never been attacked or abused

Or put down

Or discriminated against

For being straight,

Just like I’ve never been attacked or abused

Or put down

Or discriminated against

For being white.

“It’s not natural”

They say,

Though it’s more natural than fake tan

And plastic surgery

And whitening your teeth

Or carrying a gun,

All of which are deemed perfectly fine

(Though not mentioned in the Bible, the Quran or any other religious book I know of.)

So, it’s true.

There shouldn’t be a need.

But there is!