Common Insults

Common Insults

A Poem by Willow Robertson
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A poem on my thoughts one day while I was hanging with my friends

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Laughing with friends until an insult is thrown out
"That's so gay." One of them squeals
My heart drops and I feel a deep despair
Such a common insult, not even directed at me
But it was an insult to me
So sharp and precise
The word was a knife
That cut me directly to my soul
I was an insult
What I am was an insult
And I was hurt by it
My body was made heavy with despair
My friends continued to chatter
As though nothing had happened
Perhaps it was so common to them, nothing had
But it changed me, and I knew
Homophobia is normal
It is so common, that it is subconscious
And I realized that
And I cried

© 2015 Willow Robertson


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Willow Robertson
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I like the subject matter of this piece and the way it captures a common, everday thing that can happen. But, I think it could use some tightening on the wording and transitions. It's good now, but I think if you add more to this it would flesh out a little better. And, perhaps, adding some spacing to it to make it flow smoother could add to the final product? I apologize if any of this sounds harsh!

Posted 8 Years Ago


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I like the subject matter of this piece and the way it captures a common, everday thing that can happen. But, I think it could use some tightening on the wording and transitions. It's good now, but I think if you add more to this it would flesh out a little better. And, perhaps, adding some spacing to it to make it flow smoother could add to the final product? I apologize if any of this sounds harsh!

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Sometimes people don't think before they speak. It is pretty common these days to make comments like that. You never know who is listening. An insult like that can really hurt. I enjoyed reading it. Goof Job!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Willow Robertson

8 Years Ago

Thank you so much! I love your reviews

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Willow Robertson
Willow Robertson

Beulah, CO



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I love writing poetry. I am bisexual and proud of it. I'm also on Wattpad, where I have my collection, A Realm of Poetry. I appreciate any and all reviews. more..

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