Tuesday, June 1, 2010

As an Other

This is a poem I wrote for an intro to creative writing course I took in Spring 2009 for the group project we had, which consisted of compiling a group publication with pieces of our writing. Our publication was entitled Abomination.

As an Other

I am an aberrant abomonation of this society’s ideals

I am not even close to thinking about marrying

Or popping out a hoard of children

That I couldn’t possibly afford

thank you very much!


I like the way the buzz of a tattoo gun feels

And I plan to meet with it even more

To adorn myself with messages of peace and love

And the things I love

Does that bother you?


I don’t go to church every Sunday

(Or any Sunday for that matter)

But live a more moral life

Than half the people who claim righteous superiority

So what does that say?


I happen to think there is a better way

Other than making others live by what I believe

To go through life

But sometimes the frustration bubbles over

We all need to vent!


I do my best to appreciate and accept the differences

And deeply appreciate those who do the same

But it doesn’t always feel that way

Then I’m reminded

Of the aberrant freak that I am