Ashlee Jones

Grinch

Love is love
until it goes beyond a closed mind
or surpasses size of a small heart.

"Love thy neighbor"
is a scripture forgotten
underneath pounds of judgment.

It's said that,
“Labels are ridiculous,”
yet we're categorized in a phase.

Our Pride, overshadowed
by an even bigger one, unable
to accept different opinions.

My love for one shouldn't
limit yours for all, contradicting
verses to use against me.

My sexuality deemed
immoral, as if hatred
isn't a sin too.

I love people
with broad shoulders,
a sharp jawline,
and defined muscles
poking through a
black fitted tee.

I love people
with a nurturing aura,
soft features,
and grace shining
through their beauty.

I love people
no matter their appearance,
or anatomy that is
natural or bought.

I love people
loudly, even with hurdles
placed to stop it from being taught.

I love people
proudly, as I continue to say

I am not confused.