girl, boy, other

black, white, brown

straight, gay, bi

democrat, republican, independent

christian, jewish, muslim

asian, american, african

why can’t we just

Be

without a mold

labels

classifications

like we’re rocks

lifeless in the dirt

picked up and thrown

or painted by those who feel

as if what a rock Is

isn’t enough

don’t degrade me

I’m the same as you:

Human

your anatomy does not

determine your role

skin is not wallpaper

sexuality is not something you pick

from a menu like a sandwich

where you’re from is not

where you have gone

or where you are going

tomorrow’s ideas

are not bound by today’s

all things were together

then mind came and arranged them.