Come out to yourself.
Shout, sing it.
Softly stutter.
Correct those who say they knew
before you did.
That’s not how sexuality works,
it’s yours to define.
Being effeminate doesn’t make you gay.
Being sensitive doesn’t make you gay.
Being gay makes you gay.
Be a bit gay, be very gay.
Be the glitter that shows up
in unexpected places.
Be Typing . . . on WhatsApp
but leave them waiting.
Throw a party for yourself
but don’t invite anyone else.
Invite everyone to your party
but show up late or not at all.
If you’re unhappy in the closet
but afraid of what’s outside,
leave the door ajar and call out.
If you’re happy in the closet
for the time being,
play dress-up until
you find the right outfit.
Don’t worry, it’s okay
to say you’re gay and later exchange it
for something else that suits you,
fits, feels better.
