We come out today
because Cleve designed
and Gilbert sewed;
Alvin danced
And RuPaul doesn’t always wear pants.
Leslie got the Stone Butch Blues
Patrick let Machos Sluts be his muse.
Because Harvey led,
Sheila did too.
Larry did while making
conservatives go “boo hoo.”
took a stand.
before even most queers
would lend them a hand.
Because queens and fairies
Tired of police doing them harm.
Because Mattachine and
got sick and tired of folks
trying to hide us.
Michaelango helps timid ones
out of the closet-
the most popular ones.
We’ve come out
gay, queer, lesbian
asexual and nonbinary too.
We did this so
you could be
all you are meant for
and more than you can see.
If you think today is just about you
your world is too small.
Its time to come out
come out,
where ever you are. #nationalcomingoutday #lgbtq #gay #queer #lesbian #transgender #HarveyMilk #CleaveJone #AlvinAiley #MattachineSociety #DaughtersofBilitus #StonewallRiots
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