Summary

The poem "I Still Don’t Get It…" is a powerful expression against homophobia, advocating for acceptance and respect for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Abstract

The poem, titled "I Still Don’t Get It…" and subtitled "A poem against homophobia," addresses the pervasive issue of homophobia through the personal experiences of the author. It questions why LGBTQ+ individuals face judgment and discrimination for simply living their truths. The author expresses confusion and frustration over being treated differently, mocked, and denied basic respect and love due to their sexual orientation and gender expression. The poem emphasizes the right to exist and express oneself freely, arguing that everyone deserves love and respect regardless of their identity. It concludes with a message of hope that one day there will be universal understanding and acceptance, reinforcing the idea that diversity is natural and that everyone is born with the right to live authentically.

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The author feels baffled and hurt by the homophobic attitudes and behaviors they encounter, such as being stared at and judged for holding hands with their boyfriend.
The poem conveys a strong sense of injustice about being treated as a spectacle or an animal in a zoo, highlighting the dehumanizing effect of homophobia.
It criticizes the notion that LGBTQ+ individuals should have to earn respect or prove their worthiness of love, asserting that these are inherent rights.
The author expresses frustration over being policed for their appearance and gender expression, such as wearing makeup and heels.
There is a clear demand for the recognition of LGBTQ+ rights as human rights, emphasizing the freedom to be oneself without fear of judgment or discrimination.
The poem suggests that homophobia is a choice, contrasting it with the naturalness of being LGBTQ+, which is likened to being "born this way."
It challenges the idea that LGBTQ+ individuals should have to fit into societal norms or change themselves to appease others.
The author believes that God does not make mistakes, implying that LGBTQ+ identities are part of the natural diversity of humanity and should not be subject to condemnation or prayer for change.
The poem calls out the unfairness of homophobic treatment and asserts the author's right to live and express their identity without rude or disrespectful behavior from others.

I Still Don’t Get It…

A poem against homophobia

I still don’t get it.

Why are you people so homophobic? When I walk down the hall holding hands with my boyfriend

Why do you bother? I don’t even owe you a single dollar.

I still don’t get it.

I don’t get when you all talk about the things I should and should not do Acting as if my life belongs to you You look at me like you look at those animals at the zoo.

I still don’t get it.

My life is worth celebrating as well as yours, But I feel locked inside because you refuse to open the doors. You all close your eyes when I decide to live my truth Demanding all the time that I should prove That I am deserving of love and respect You don’t give a damn about how that can affect.

I still don’t get it.

I don’t get it when I put make-up on my face and wear my 6-inch heels, you quickly have your rude and homophobic attitude revealed.

Damn, I still don’t get it.

I don’t get why whenever I talk about love, sex, intimacy You tell me that I don’t deserve to have it.

I still don’t get it.

You tell me that I don’t fit in And that I should quit You always make fun of my outfit.

I still don’t get it.

I don’t get why you can’t understand that it is my human right to be what the fuck I want to be You’re always saying that you disagree But you can’t disagree with my right to exist Because I don’t tell you that you can’t live. So don’t tell me that you can’t give Me the respect I deserve to receive.

I still don’t get it.

But even though I don’t get you, I hope that one day you understand that we are all born this way. And this is why we don’t need to pray To God asking him to forgive Because he allows us to live The way we are meant to be.

God doesn’t make mistakes And if there is any mistake out there, It is the fact that you choose not to care Why can’t you see that the way you treat us is so unfair?

You need to understand that it’s my right to live and be

That’s why bitch, I still don’t get how you are that rude to me.

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