celebrating and creating our own LGBTQI+ history in honour of Sheila McWattie

Day seventeen

To my childhood self. 

You are very clever but that won’t save you in a world where 

you are made to feel stupid. 

You are very handsome but that won’t save you in a world 

where you need to look pretty. 

You have a lovely voice but that won’t save you in a world 

full of silence. 

You were not made to fit – you were made to stand out. 

One day you will realise just how wonderful it is to be a 

clever, handsome singer. 

And you will encourage others to take a stand and be out. 

Be brave. You will save yourself. 

Therapy is just around the corner. 

Fisch 

London

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  1. Meg Merrilees's avatar
    Meg Merrilees said:

    Wonderful words.

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