as long as you're celibate

as long as you’re celibate

we’re very loving here
(not to be confused with affirming) 
and you don’t need to
feel shame about being gay 
just about acting on the gay 
just like straight folks
shouldn’t lust after
each other and think about
sex before we’re married except it’s 
fine for us to daydream about the
future and hold hands and innocently
cuddle on the couch while
watching a movie but
you can’t even do that
sorry you’re screwed
no, we didn’t say you can screw
we said you’re screwed sorry
we still love you though
we’re very loving here

This is a poem from my book, unbelieve. I included a queer section in each of my three books (jaded and whole are the other two) because, out of all the toxic and wrong beliefs evangelical Christians (I used to be one of them) hold, this is one of the most harmful (historically and present-day).

I don’t waste my time arguing with people about this anymore, but I spend a lot of time and energy protecting, loving, and celebrating my queer siblings.

Sharing lots of pride poem art on IG this month if you want to check it out. I’m happy to give some of it away too (or exchange it for a donation to Liberation Is Lit).

I also went on a little cussing rant about queerphobia for my paid subscribers. (you’re welcome to join us over there)

HAPPY PRIDE, Y’ALL!!!