When your friends go on about their crushes
do not feign interest in a boy just to blend in
tell them you would rather kiss girls even though that scares you
tell them you’re confused but
do not lie
When your uncle asks if you prefer Gail or Peta
explain to him that you like Katniss
that her female form strikes you more
than any teenage boy could
And when a girl comes up to you and offers to tell you a secret
listen to her
she will become the first love of your life
When a priest tells you that the way you feel is wrong
spit in his face
who you are is not a sin
and his cross is the biggest lie of all
When you start getting feelings for your best friend
do not ignore them
contemplate what it means to feel
and how friendship differs from love
When you can only imagine kissing her every time you see her
do not feel ashamed
your feelings are healthy and valid
and you deserve the same in return
And when you cry so much your eyes swell up
do not cry for her
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