when you insulted me on the high school stairs
I didn’t reply, hurried to the next class
of course, I conformed to the derisive, homophobic laughter of others
how dare you choose Frank Zappa over Kiss
don’t you know it’s weird to dye your hair that color
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but I was shocked by your death from despair
knew how smart you were
thought you’d free yourself from our small town
and find people who would love you without judgments
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so sorry for my cowardice
my stupid belief that your pain was a contagious virus
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