Denice Frohman - Dear Straight People

[@perthfect9571]

“you don’t want them to see you so you change the pronouns in your love poem to him instead of her.” that.. that hit hard

[@brookemcentire8648]

i thought i was the only one who did that until this

[@kathrynsapitan8314]

Yeah absolutely fucking yes

[@leerush101]

This did hit it hit hard

[@leerush101]

DDAENG or when your explaining your crush

[@thehill8353]

Its not original

[@Msmentomori]

"Why do I have to prove my love is authentic? Why do I have to prove my love is authentic? Why do I have to prove my love is authentic?" That brought tears to my eyes.

[@satoatsuji8392]

Why did she repeat that three times.

[@dawnmayflower4422]

Sato Atsuji To add emphasis and prove that particular point home. Us queers are seen as “other” and I know of cases in which lesbian couples are assumed to be sisters or close friends despite being close, holding hands, sharing affectionate touches, kisses... everything that a straight couple does and isn’t stared at for or explained away by. Sometimes even when the gay couples say that they are together they are not believed. The poet is drained and furious and just wishes that her sexuality, love and relationships were taken seriously and that they wouldn’t be questioned, thus her repeating that phrase more powerfully each time. Hope this helps 😁✌️

[@satoatsuji8392]

@@dawnmayflower4422 Oh ok I understand now. I just wish she didn't say dear straight people over, and over. It to me at least gets very very annoying. I don't like hearing something repeated in one go. Granted, I'm asexual and aromatic. So this stuff I don't really care for. It is kinda confusing to be honest- but cool poem.

[@w0000ticus]

@@satoatsuji8392 different time too, honestly. I remember watching this in highschool.

[@satoatsuji8392]

@Useless Gay That doesn't change what I said. Like I stated before it doesn't matter what the reason is for. It is very annoying to hear anything over and over.

[@lara-vg2od]

"Why do I have to prove my love is authentic." DAMN DAMN DAMN.

[@Galaxydonuts101]

Lara Z Uuqqq

[@reydotson9335]

"I'm not gay but I wish I was just to piss of homophobes" -- Kurt Cobain

[@sassynessislife5125]

Regen Dotson he is a legend among allies of the community.

[@whatnos7456]

He liked wearing dresses and makeup and from all the pics ive seen of him those are the ones he laughs the most

[@ivyurgf7400]

Whatever Channel I’m one forth of gay

[@ivyurgf7400]

Clayton Johnson that’s your opinion.

[@gailboer3093]

For real 😂

[@artzytoastvt]

"You kill everything that's different. I preserve it."

[@helenademimargie]

ikr! wonderful line

[@kayleighd3144]

weirdobunny :3 life changing line.

[@artzytoastvt]

Kayleigh Babe indeed! :3

[@yasserpiedi5657]

weirdobunny :3 Yeah, we straight are stupid.

[@chiuansheng]

Wow wow! Straightphobia?

[@skierz1363]

*Why* do I have to prove my love is authentic Why do I have to prove my love is *authentic* *Why do I have to prove my love is authentic* Edit from a year later: *FUCK YEAH* Edit from two years later: I genuinely do not understand the comment section.

[@beanieboi7959]

Why am I repeating myself Why am I repeating myself Why am I repeating myself Why am I having a stroke

[@AnotherGreekTragedy]

@Black Knight Fool Uahhmmm...yeah...quite a lot of people do...do you need examples? try gay conversion therapy for once, try imagining what it fells like to be starred at, yelled at and in some countries even beaten for showing the slightest affection to people from the same sex. And don´t even get me started on "more complicated things" like not being able to identify with the binary gender system

[@skierz1363]

@@beanieboi7959 😂😂👌

[@rottingcorpse8412]

I’d just like to say that this person is like...really really gorgeous😂

[@genesissophia6478]

Oh thank god im not the only one

[@silentluvr]

She really is ❤️

[@nanaspostage]

Like for real tho

[@tylerjacob2263]

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY 1

[@whatever-eb2nq]

Agreed

[@wintersummer3003]

Me: *listening to this while putting on mismatching socks* Her: If you miss match your socks then you understand! Me: holy mother of -

[@scarletschaeffer6462]

Me wearing mismatched socks rn: shit, you got me there

[@D1ST0RT10N1ST]

Same, honestly

[@bangupstripes2094]

Gurl (or person of other gender what ever that is) PREACH

[@Ash.Music.Covers]

Lmao same

[@a.z.fellco.1704]

Oh shit

[@ajs3242]

I've been binging on slam poetry and overall this one is my favorite

[@samaelchan5198]

I have to say I feel the same

[@clotildevivier8650]

me too

[@skyler5550]

I write fanfics Nøt tragedies |-/

[@anonymous-ns3ue]

I write fanfics Nøt tragedies same

[@lara-gy3zf]

I-/

[@Aro_dynamic46]

“Why do you have to stare at me while I hold my girlfriend’s hand like I’m about to rob you? Dear straight people, you make me want to rob you” *nods* that is understandable

[@frankie9692]

@@ricardoalexander9706 Excuse me?

[@gordonramsayslambsauce]

@@ricardoalexander9706 Um?

[@croco_duck]

@@ricardoalexander9706 What do you mean?

[@somerandomperson6356]

Opal Wolf oh wow I read it as it was said

[@doggon1416]

Ricardo Alexander if you don’t like gay people why you here😂

[@nighty7913]

i've watched this at least 15 times and it gets better every single time

[@KeifGoblin]

YES

[@etourdizzy]

IK

[@chloemack7421]

same

[@austinjohnston6933]

Agreed

[@thenameiskai9164]

I know!!

[@alexisayers8052]

"Dear queer young girl" who else thought she was talking to them? Also i am crying this is beautiful.

[@sassynessislife5125]

Baby Boy Blue I am bi, but I felt that...

[@nogaamram4387]

@@sassynessislife5125 same...

[@euphielovesu]

I felt it so hard.

[@samb.2386]

same bro 😔✌

[@trystan931]

I still hear he voice in my darkes days saying i see you

[@KittyxGrimm]

"Dear queer young girl, I see you." Beautiful!

[@hannahmichaels9992]

i felt like she was talking to me

[@d33pseacreature]

+hannah joy yeah. Same...

[@AppleYuuki]

same i thought it was just me

[@abbiesweeney7298]

hamsters, milk, cherries, and chairs your name I can't-

[@karenreid3180]

I always have and always will delight in the word. It's wonderful.

[@mackenzie9021]

"dear queer young girls...I see you." that part actually has me crying right now

[@sthepannylavanwaycruz9162]

I don't know if it's because she's really attractive or because she's a really amazing poet or because I'm really gay but dayum

[@originalusersarehard1218]

Same.

[@eli8723]

SAME

[@wrld-sq5pe]

literally me

[@pj2.037]

IF THIS AINT ME I STG

[@eli8723]

May we all bond in our mutual agreement

[@sudsy251]

She is BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE YOUR VOICE. **GAy PaNiC**

[@D1ST0RT10N1ST]

mOoD

[@ムーン-b5z]

I relate to that

[@Itznot_jay77]

AliyahA 25614 now I’m sad even tho she is probs an adult now 😭

[@exory2783]

how do you know they are a female?

[@Itznot_jay77]

Lucy Oakley omg your right- Now I feel bad 🥺

[@ephemeralspirit4715]

"dear young queer girl, I see you. you don't want them to see you, so you change the pronouns in your love poems to him instead of her" Ok that part sticks with me:)

[@audreyagbayani6538]

I felt that because I use to do that

[@asiahoneybee7136]

Ephemeral Spirit I’ve done that countless times

[@tiliacordata7260]

I am doing that, but in my conversations. 🙂😥

[@brookemcentire8648]

@@audreyagbayani6538 i still do

[@jakelin981]

I used to do that

[@montej2728]

I literally watch this at least once a day for emotional support that I don't get from my family or friends.

[@gracereginaldo1432]

i feel the same :(

[@gracereginaldo1432]

i feel the same :(

[@tanayabarrett4766]

i hope that for now you are safe and well enough for you. and one day i hope that everything does work for you in a sense of how happy and well you are :)

[@aice72]

+Tanaya Barrett Coming out is not easy, but it feels good - all of these happened and started yesterday.

[@tanayabarrett4766]

+Aileen Dispo i know how it is to come and mine isn't the greatest niether the worst, but it is one event that i will never forget

[@angelinalemon67]

*DEAR STRAIGHT WOMEN*.... I mean..... "Straight" women. -I WAS WHEEZING OH MY LORD-

[@dizzy.18]

I WAS TOO LIKE DID YOU SEriOUSLY JUST

[@tiliacordata7260]

Me!!!

[@murpley5139]

I'm straighter than a freakin ruler

[@burnttoast5938]

@@murpley5139 or are you??

[@burnttoast5938]

@@murpley5139 no hate

[@mercuryMayhem]

“Dear straight people, you make young poets make bad edits.” *voice cracks* she called me out-

[@PeachSweetxo]

That line is giving everything it was suppose to gave!

[@cryptidcanis]

"dear queer young girl" lowkey freaked me out on how called out i felt pffff

[@purpledenied]

Same here lol

[@nicoleclark-bruce8030]

Samee

[@immanuelcunt7296]

Pure narcissism to think that calls you out. That's like me being freaked out on how called out I felt by "dear straight people"

[@sunsetkiller3824]

This was posted on march 12 2013 ...i got this recommendation on april 9 2019

[@nevevee]

I got it recommended on August 16, 2019

[@saradomingues7806]

Same, not mad tho, im glad i saw this

[@kitty3840]

Yeah wtf KZbin

[@HardDiff]

I don’t get the recommendation cause I haven’t watched anything with gender and this is September 2019 quite the gap in time.

[@sierra2039]

September 6th 2019

[@rcmjnbnoe]

I love how someone in the comments said straight ally. I sighed happily and said "I remember when I thought I was a straight ally. The good old days"

[@dylanh8163]

I remember being asked all the time if I wasn't straight because I was an ally, now they know I'm not

[@Blossom352s]

AYYYYEE

[@Sammie-g5o]

Same. And then a few years ago I realized that I was bisexual.

[@anikahuibers1748]

SAMMEEEEEE

[@ciaraeverly5259]

ME FUCKING TOO

[@bvnny2021]

I saw "dear straight people" and said I'm gay I should see this Edit: I never thought more than 3 people would even see this let alone over 500 people like it

[@LissTheLegend]

same ahaah

[@enacvoro]

Omg same lol

[@theostheories6548]

Same and I love your picture!

[@purpledenied]

I said Bi and clicked lol

[@chelseah.9577]

I saw “Dear Straight People” and I thought - I’m straight, I should hear this.

[@harmonydevaney9630]

I'm not gay but this peom was hilarious and beautiful. loved it from beginning to end.

[@usuarionodisponible9114]

Same here man, she was awesome in every existing way. Got a powerful voice too!!

[@harmonydevaney9630]

Arcana Shiro For real. I've seen all of her wokr that is public and love every piece.

[@kermitarson2646]

Harmony Devaney Same, she is really amazing

[@rachelgolden501]

same

[@sadieperkins910]

Harmony Devaney SAME

[@isalesme015]

"Dear queer young girl, I see you." In that moment it felt like she was talking directly to me.

[@Jas-lo2yh]

Same.

[@d33pseacreature]

Me as well.

[@paigemccoy5027]

Same

[@aabc621]

yep

[@kaitlinslover639]

Me too

[@itsblakelol]

This was the first poem where i heard someone call God a "she". I think thats amazing. Powerful.

[@mayabrodchanel450]

According to many religions, G-d is beyond all. He/She is gender-less.

[@studyfirstkids6744]

Maya Brodchanel true

[@lil-mj5ed]

i can't believe there are actually people who think god has a specific gender. god is literally god? we only say he because god came down as a man. and god only came down as a man because if he came down as a woman no one would listen to him. (this is according to the belief that jesus was god btw)

[@esobelisk3110]

Maya Brodchanel Yeah, but they use male pronouns. If God is genderless, we might as well say she.

[@fisherdittburner6959]

That's becausd it's a goddess if it's female.

[@elysium4467]

"You're right, we dont have the same values. You kill everything that's different, I preserve it."

[@satoatsuji8392]

Even though that isn't true- but ok cool qoute I guess.

[@ravenn2631]

I love how she’s expressing anger in a healthy creative way. When homophobes accuse you of not being able to forgive or turn the other cheek, say this. Jesus said on the cross, “Forgive them father, for they know not what they do.” He said to forgive, not to forget the wrongs they did and what they’ve done to make you angry, but to fully feel through that anger so you can finally feel enough peace to forgive. Jesus said, “For they know not what they do.” He was saying they were ignorant, not innocent. When going against homophobes, we’re not telling they don’t deserve the basic human right of deserving love, we’re instead curing their ignorance by informing them of what they’ve done wrong. That’s why we call God the father, or if you prefer, the mother. A parent disciplining their child calmly rather than yelling - a little kid would throw a tantrum saying it’s not real love, but for some reason, homophobes say the exact same thing.

[@satoatsuji8392]

@Elisabeth Fitzhenry Ha not anymore.

[@scoliosis_core2455]

Sato Atsuji How is that not true?

[@thegeekyappletjes]

@@satoatsuji8392 Bully's kill what's different with their words or even with violence. She's not talking about all straight people in this line, only the straight bully's. She also has a line where she thanks straight ally's. People who support the LGBTQ+ community.

[@esmeb3e]

'Sexuality and gender are two different things' DAYUM PREACH THIS PLEASE

[@gwendolynfecteau9949]

Ever heard something so good you started to clap and cheer and then realize that you're clapping and cheering at your laptop screen?

[@isabellasorano6189]

Yes all the time

[@Liv-hm5eg]

alllll the fucking time

[@qingfyah]

Me all the time when I watch this video

[@oishibhattacharya9394]

YES!!!! So many snaps, then realized I’m alone 😂

[@ashbutler3921]

My best friend just came out as gay and her parents kicked her out almost immediately. It was hard to see the person who helped me go through Unthinkable things one person couldn't believe could happen, waited till I was asleep, to get up and go to the bathroom and cry at night. This person who I know is so strong, break. Just because she wants to love a girl, like no one has ever loved her. Yes I may never understand her pain of coming out as a beautiful gay women. But I do know how it feels like to not be except. I hate how people who are scared to come out rather die because someone doesn't love them, instead of expressing who they are and find their true love. My friend had found her true love, they were so happy together. But she sadly couldn't enjoy it for long. She had gotten a letter from her family saying they disowned her and never want to see her. I lost a sister that day but what is even more sad My best friend's lover, had lost her one true love... *sorry for the rant this poem got me

[@Flowerbarrel]

One of my friends got kicked out by his parents after he came out. It's preposterous. The people who become parents, huh? They have no idea they should love their kid unconditionally. I was part of a committee that was trying to get funding for a gay youth shelter that would help kids kicked out of their homes but for whatever reason the committee leader didn't go through with it. Maybe the city didn't want it.

[@PeterL12]

I hope your friend is safe and in a place where she can love people she wants to love, and I hope you both have a wonderful day, if it means anything.

[@LilyRose-nl4bn]

My friend is 12 years old. She has abusive parents. Even though she is not even a teenager her parents would literally kick her out onto the streets if they found out she is gay. She just recently got a girlfriend.

[@tiliacordata7260]

I send all of my love to her!!!!!! I hope she gets through all of this!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@saturnspectacle]

@@charlessmith486 What was the point? What was the point of this reply to this comment? You come here on an LGBTQ+ video and comment something like this? How dare you? I don't care if this was supposed to be a joke or something like that, but that's not okay. Please refrain from doing this again. Thank you for your understanding, and please do not comment something like this again! Thank you for reading my reply! -A Demisexual Panromantic Female, who is dating another female

[@emiilysheils5030]

OK I'm memorising this and coming out to my parents like this.

[@saskia2948]

That’s literally what I was gonna do hahah

[@celesteramirez4720]

"Dear queer young girl, I see you." This hit me so hard.

[@celesteramirez4720]

+Shelby Madison no kidding, but I know I'll be alright. I hope you will too.

[@kendalbeffre2776]

Shelby Madison same and I love you profile picture

[@TenTenJustHere]

"I don't think God has a sexual orientation, but if she were straight, she'd be a dope ally. Why else would she invent rainbows?" I absolutely loved that part!

[@roronoazoro3422]

Luffy, you don't have the intelligence to understand that

[@RINNESAGEGOD]

Roronoa Zoro Im dying omg xD

[@Comets_Cupid]

My favorite part ! XD

[@cassiehawley7083]

I loved that!

[@yourmidnights13]

well, she does have a point in that part.. :3

[@PandaGirlEllie]

Holy shit she’s hot, and a great clear speaker. Everything about this is great!

[@D1ST0RT10N1ST]

@@niy8646 lmao

[@cryingchameleon2305]

uwu owo no it’s a great joke thank you I love you

[@iamacdr9998]

>Holy shit she’s hot slim stop it

[@Xeeks_]

Dear straight people Dear straight people, who do u think u are ? Do u have to make it so obvious that I make u uncomfortable Why do I make u uncomfortable ? Do u know that makes me uncomfortable ? Now we both uncomfortable. Dear straight people, You’re the reason why I stay in the closet You’re the reason we even have a closet I don’t like closets, But u made the living room an unshared space And now I’m feeling like a guest in my own house Dear straight people, Sexuality and gender ? Two different things combined in many different ways If u mismatch your socks, you understand Dear hip hop, Why are you fascinated with discovering gay people rap ? Just like gay people ride bikes and eat tofu Dear straight people, I don’t think God has a sexual orientation But if she were straight, she’d be a dope ally Why else would she invent rainbows ? Dear straight people, I mean ‘ straight women ‘ leave me the fuck alone Dear straight men, If I’m ‘ flirting ‘ with u It’s because I think it’s funny Just laugh Dear straight people, I’m tired of proving that my love is authentic So I’m calling for reparations on your ass When did u realize u were straight ? Who taught you ? Did it happen because your parents divorced ? Did it happen because your parents aren’t divorced ? Did it happened because u sniffed too much glue in fifth grade ? Dear straight people, Why do I have to prove my love is authentic Why do I have to prove my love is authentic Why do I have to prove my love is authentic Why do you have to stare at me when I hold my girlfriends hand like I’m about to rob u ? Dear straight people, You make me wanna fuckin’ rob u Dear straight allies, Thank you - more please Dear straight bullies, You’re right We don’t have the same values You kill everything that’s different I preserve it. Tell me, What happened to Jorge Mercado ? Sakia Gunn ? Lawrence King ? What happened to half of those souls alienated in-between too many high school walls, Who planned the angles of their deaths in maths class, Who imagined their funerals as ticker- tape parades Who thought the afterlife was more like an after party ? Did u notice that hate is alive and well in too many lunch rooms, Taught in the silence of too many teachers, Passed down like a second-hand clothing From too many parents ? Dear Queer young girl, I see you You don’t want them to see you so u change the pronouns in your love poems to ‘ him ‘ instead of ‘ her ‘ I used to do that Dear straight people, You make young poets make bad edits Dear straight people, Kissing my girlfriend in public without looking to see who’s around is a luxury I do not fully have yet. But tonight, I am drunk in my freedom, Grab her hand on the busiest street corner in Philadelphia, zip my fingers into hers and press our lips firmly until we melt their stares into a standing ovation, Imagine that we are in a area of smiling, faces Even when we’re not and even when we’re not We start shoveling, digging deep into each other’s eyes, we say, ‘ hey baby, can’t nothing stop this tonight ‘ Because tonight, this world is broken And we’re the only thing that’s going to keep together - I got u :)

[@k.johnson7038]

You’re a saint

[@Xeeks_]

K. Johnson hehe thanks :)

[@ninjagirl2165]

I love ppl like you 😵‍💫❤️❤️

[@Xeeks_]

@@ninjagirl2165

[@s0m3on3e]

If you want reparations for not being straight then I want reparations for slavery :D

[@elliemaclean13]

"Dear queer young girl" Me: *Leans foward * You called?

[@tylerjacob2263]

Ellie MacLean Same. That's what I did the first time I watched this

[@laykinrenee687]

Ellie MacLean hahaha❤️❤️❤️

[@loreleijean6927]

Yasss meeeeee

[@jerzegrinder-holt7861]

Same.

[@scarletwolf8073]

Ellie MacLean me😂

[@dustofyth4433]

She-is-amazing.

[@user-sz9gr6xc9u]

I really really appreciate how she separated straight people from straight allies

[@lupusincidus]

I don't. Not all straight people are the enemy. Straight allies are still straight people so it still alienates us.

[@K4tlyons]

Lupus Incidus Sorry but, there are more straight enemies than straight allies, and if you feel alienated, imagine how lgbtq+ people feel all the time. It’s a poem with a message, it should be obvious that this poem is talking about the straight people who want us dead and the ones who silence us and treat us like there’s something wrong with us, if you as a straight person never did anything the poem claims straight people did, then it’s not talking about you. So you have no reason to feel alienated.

[@emmarose7886]

Katelyn Josi it doesn’t matter if there are more enemies than allies. this poem still alienates both. and the allies should be respected as much as the lgbtq+ community. this poem is called ‘dear straight people’. not ‘dear straight enemies’ its directed at all of them. that is still wrong.

[@lupusincidus]

Yes, exactly Emma Rose! I mean imagine if straight person published a poem called Dear Gay People that ranted on about all the things they do that bothers them. There'd be uproar! Because it's prejudiced and discriminatory. But if a gay person does the same to straight people, it's fine? Double standards. This is the problem with the world right now. It's not getting rid of discrimination. It's just flipping it on its head and saying "okay now discrimination against group A is fine but discrimination against group B no longer is"

[@coldplaywroteyellowforme8177]

Not all straight ppl are either allies or enemies. some support it but dont go to the extent of waving a pride flag... and u also have those homophobic gayss ( and as a bi girl I've dealt with this personally. I have friends who are Gay themselves and when I came out they didn't believe me....so sometimes even people from the LGBTQ+ community want you to "prove" your love)

[@conan4458]

Cool, I got a poem of my own *I'm here* *I'm queer* *I'm filled with overwhelming fear*

[@AUnicorn666]

[@bruisesandbuttercups7290]

i'm honestly sorry that you feel that way but there are straight allies.

[@razor7274]

Don't you worry, the gays will have your back.

[@justbeingneel4999]

Dear queer, You're here! Hi there! We're here Too, for you Our queer Dear! lmao... ok my point is don't fear, we're here for you!

[@himboghost629]

Me tho Anxious is my middle name TwT

[@tryingtobeeloquent]

Dear straight angry commenters, do you remember this line? "Dear straight allies, thank you, more please!"

[@haileynyaga5553]

your welcome

[@lonelybean5907]

summerisanerd you called? 🌈

[@emilystout8259]

Your welcome

[@croco_duck]

I've been confused about the phrase "straight ally". Is it just when a straight person supports them or does it have to be something more (not trying to be rude, I just want to learn more).

[@jaysahunter256]

YepThat'sMe Just supporting.

[@shamyaknight1531]

"You change the pronouns in your love poems to him instead of her" Had to change women in my drawings to men for so damn long and now I'll never draw another man again

[@tejahtravis]

Mya OK you go girl be yourself

[@erinstring7177]

Eh OK yeah. be proud of who you are and do what makes you happy. (unless you hurt things)

[@pearlpitchford804]

This was beautiful to read because that was me too, drawing pictures of women and feeling ashamed, replacing art I could enjoy expressing and creating for art I knew would be accepted

[@shamyaknight1531]

Pearl Pitchford I'm so happy someone relates to this. Art is an expression and it hurt to suppress my sexuality simply because I was ashamed. It feels so good to be free I almost cry sometimes

[@pearlpitchford804]

+Eh OK yeah I know reading your comment was like Wtf I'm not the only one, and I so get what you mean about being free its the most liberating thing. I'm so over confining to sexuality expectations and stereotypes, I just can't be bothered. The way I look at it now art is art who I choose to date shouldn't change peoples thoughts on my art or change their thoughts of me as a person. I would love to see some of your work so if you have an account on insta or anything hit me up and I'll check it out :D have an incredible day/ or night haha

[@LpsCrayon]

I love this so much. When she said "Dear young queer girls..." I almost began crying.

[@jhenechan655]

Melanie Martinez 😍

[@user-qo4vz1sb5k]

same

[@kelsiemckinzie3566]

I did start crying

[@wowzabois]

Phoebe Scott for real, me too.

[@orbitismycat1311]

I really loved this poem. The line, _"You don't want them to see you so you change the pronouns in your love poem to him instead of her."_ inspired me to write my own poem. I wanted to share it here, since that line was the inspiration/kinda accidentally reworded it shorter ^^; _"My Love Poems"_ Writing her, erase to he, so you don't see. Covering the truth, with a facade of lies. In the box, I shall hide. Protecting myself, from all the eyes, especially those of ice. Wretching in fear, laying awake, How does one, let it fade? Compelling me to shout, scream 'it' all about. That is the only way, for it to go away. Maybe you'll listen, hear and figure how: My love poems contain, 'she', with no one else. - *Red*

[@plethoriaa_]

🥺🥺🥺 this is amazing. I wish I had the talent to write like poets

[@orbitismycat1311]

@@plethoriaa_ Thank you so much 👉👈🥺

[@len8136]

YOUR POEM IS WONDERFULLL, I LOVE IT

[@orbitismycat1311]

@@len8136 THANK YOU DEAR

[@immanuelcunt7296]

Fucking Yuck

[@musicismylife881]

Every time I see this video I tear up. I was 12 and attending a Christian school the first time I saw this video. When people ask me about when I knew I was queer I tell them I always knew but In reality I didn't. Yes, I looked at girls differently than most girls. Yes, I was drawn to pictures of lesbian couples. Yes, I imagined what it would be like to marry a girl at a young age. Yes, I felt shame everyday because I knew there was something different about me. I didn't accept myself. I was terrified. When I saw this video it was like the lights turned on. When I saw this video I couldn't stop hearing the words in my head. When I think about when I knew I think about this video. I think about how It introduced me to lgbt poetry. I think about how I came out to a friend a week later. That day I'll never forget. I tear up when I see this video because I remember how horrible I felt about myself before I saw this video. This video made me feel ok. It made me feel less alone. It made me realize I don't always have to change her to him in my poems. It made me feel like I wasn't insane or disgusting. Thank you Denice Frohman for this poem that made me accept myself. Thank you for helping me realize that I am queer and that there is nothing wrong with that.

[@1Dfangirl97]

This poem was humorous and very powerful, amazing. I also love the way that she refers to God as a "she"

[@TigerPrawn_]

You should check out this! instagram.com/p/xPIkbuvOCb/

[@lucidious5866]

val M. whelp...okay,,then

[@consideringconstantine7796]

+Typical Addict ;) what do you mean by "whelp"? Did they say something wrong?

[@theleopard9178]

Tori C. Why would they refer to God as a she, it's obviously meant to be male

[@1Dfangirl97]

The Leopard Do you know God? Have you met them personally? God can be interpreted in any way one wishes.

[@monkeyluvr]

This girl is brilliant. I laughed, related, teared up, and got chills. I look up to her:)

[@nug9g]

GASP* OH MY GOD DID YOU JUST ASUME MY GENDER?!?!" is what i bet she would say and yes i called her a she

[@emojules5296]

@@nug9g this is annoying

[@youreinvalid8493]

@@nug9g that's because she's a girl, and I don't think she'd say that

[@lulu-bx9pu]

OwO whats this? No trans people actually say that, only dumbass straight people who call themselves “allies” and then use us as the butt of their jokes.

[@makipocki8063]

1:50 “dear straight allies, thank you more please” Me still questioning my sexuality: I gotchu fam

[@pivinne5536]

"Dear queer young girl" goosebumps, I felt she was talking to me

[@jivx9972]

I know right? Chills

[@maitexnazario]

same here

[@tylerjacob2263]

Sameee

[@roseb7567]

"How many homophobes does it take to screw in a lightbulb? None, they don't like change even if it will make the world a brighter place"

[@faithmilitello9445]

Dang

[@kashishrai1609]

🦄🦄🦄

[@woahitsmilk6748]

Damn

[@eternallyconfused]

True tho

[@royalteaanimations]

Is that our quote? If not who said it?

[@iwillregretthis5127]

I literally heard "dear straight people, who do you think you are?" aND THATS ALL I NEEDED TO THUMBS UP IT

[@iwillregretthis5127]

hey now, i, and i believe denice, were both talking to the straight people who think they are better than us for being straight, and are therefore homophobic. and its all light fun, we're not trying to "bring you down" or whatever, so please dont be So Offended by some one who's been treated very badly just having some banter.

[@inactivecringepileleavemea5764]

Okay I just need to say I’m *panicking* This person Is really attractive-

[@keilahdelilah8738]

same i-

[@g.g.7730]

Oof me too- *gay panic*

[@madmadagin]

I KNOW-

[@Lookatmeshine]

That line about changing pronouns really hit me... Like I did that for so long... and it's both comforting and saddening that I am not the only one. The first time I used the pronouns I wanted to use in front of people felt amazing.

[@tylerjacob2263]

angelstouch92 I know exactly how u feel. I did that all the time

[@anchps5419]

"Dear straight people, you're the reason we stay in the closet, you're the reason we even have a closet." that touched me so fucking deep in my heart

[@wonderbrat9042]

I don't even like closets!

[@kittycat7772]

I have a fear of closets yet I am still trapped in one

[@immanuelcunt7296]

So? What makes you think you shouldn't have one?

[@strawbz__]

When she said "Dear queer young girl...you change the pronouns in your love poems to him" i started crying because i have never related to anything more in my entire life

[@21boysatthedisco72]

"You don't want them to see you so you change the pronouns in your love poem to him instead of her" Frick, i started crying

[@may6762]

"dear straight women, leave me the FUCK alone" IF THAT ISNT ME

[@tsanders7281]

LMAO SAME!

[@adjoabaidoo6545]

SAME HERE LOL

[@zus751]

aph meme agreed

[@marryhatfield3744]

Me

[@ChristianaWasHere13]

FUCKING ME

[@rm2915]

Me, a gay person: *stares at same sex couples holding hands with sparkling eyes* Them: What? Me: I want that. Edit: GUESS WHAT? I GOT SOMEONEEE

[@immagocrynowbye1174]

I felt that

[@dylanbertucco5664]

sees a gay couple in public and you stare at them and they think you're homophobic "nooo im gay tooo"

[@pocketluna3607]

Same. A lesbian couple caught me staring at them in coding club and I am too scared to talk to them.

[@claire_tube]

help .___. Same!!! There is a gay couple at my school and I can’t help but stare! They look so happy. I want that🥺

[@elizabethreeves8087]

bobby duke tho

[@rhonnichan]

My sister in law is 15 and she showed me this because this is how she feels as a bisexual and I absolutely love this. And I, as a bisexual woman feel this way more and more each day. Love is love. and I will support love until I die

[@samantha1259]

Dear anyone that’s reading this, Yes I am straight (Lol this isn’t a poem at all.) I get that gender doesn’t equal who you are at all Who you love doesn’t matter to me, in fact love whoever you want All I must say is that I support you I support you in all of what you do No matter what you do Unless that is murder And I support whatever you support Have a nice day and I bless you ❤️

[@gis7647]

Same dear friend my best friend is bi (she even liked me once) and I support her fully and I'm proud of her for being who she really is

[@justeundonut-moi.7979]

''Unless that is murder'' Wow 😂

[@anotherhumanbeing9171]

I Totally support that in fact

[@mommamochi1013]

@@justeundonut-moi.7979 fr! 😂

[@zyierrfagan6469]

Bless you too! We need more people like this

[@maddiewright8361]

*dear straight women i mean "straight women"* im dead XD

[@logansanders9307]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@samthelonewolf3307]

I'm straight, but I'm a huge supporter of the LGBT community because, quite frankly, I'm not a monster.

[@confuzedgraphite]

Thus why the line straight allies was used, she was thanking people like you for being you.

[@kayandee]

pretty sure the lgbt community know there are homophobias, which is why they stay in the closet (No duh) sounds like you're saying they don't have a right to be upset about how they're being treated.

[@samthelonewolf3307]

Clementine Pandora I disagree. The LGBTQ community shouldn't just sit down and take whatever oppression comes their way. If you want something done, you have to change it. I'm not saying it'll be easy, but if they continue to fight for their basic human rights, the world will grow with a population that has less and less homophobia each year.

[@historical-making8421]

Clementine Pandora dear straight people, we shouldn't have to fight for the basic rights you deny us Dear straight people, don't get upset that we're upset that you deny us basic human rights Dear straight people, why do you deny us basic human rights?

[@erinstring7177]

Samthelonewolf • I'm straight and I support the LGBTQ+ community because, hey, the world's pretty overpopulated as is. I want to let people love who they love and try my best to not judge. Sometimes it's hard, but I think I'm getting better, despite me being Christian. And, gay people are pretty dope, so that helps.

[@timothyrawson107]

The line "hate is...taught by the silence of too many teachers". That alone makes this worthy.

[@kgaogeloexpedition8418]

I love how her poetry is like a conversation you'd have with your homies while throwing shade around

[@emmasolorzano3542]

I have watched this same video over thirty times and it still impacts me every time. This is a poem made to change the world.

[@shelbymadison4185]

holy SHIT i love this oh my god. I'm bisexual and this made me happy sad and then happy again all in three minutes. Beautiful message.

[@sofiaaraujo5958]

+Shelby Madison samee, love your profile pic btw

[@renee7006]

+Shelby Madison PHAM

[@everlyt]

+Slenderman WE ARE EVERYWHEEREE

[@renee7006]

haru_phan Yup

[@chezashlin]

OH GOD the phamily is everywhere

[@ayeshadavis3489]

This is literally my favourite slam poem ever It's amazing from beginning to end and I love it

[@jaynagerber5185]

“Dear straight people, you’re the reason we stay in the closet, you’re the reason we even have a closet, I DONT LIKE CLOSETS” mood

[@horsecrazy2266]

I first saw this poem when I was not yet comfortable with my bisexuality and it scared the shit out of me. Now, a year or two later... I love it. Thank you.

[@tylerjacob2263]

horsecrazy2266 HAIIIII :P Im Bi as well.. but agender.

[@Aries16603]

dear straight people, every time we hang out, the topic of our conversation doesn't have to be about my sexuality because you're fascinated. I'm not a lab rat nor am i a circus freak.

[@sugaredoleander409]

Jo Dunk dear straight people, on the other hand when I do bring up my sexuality, when I make a joke involving the word 'gay' it's not your place to uncomfortably shuffle in your chair and wait for the earliest oppurunity to walk out of the room

[@ameliathorston11]

I cried. Thank you for making me cry.

[@ameliathorston11]

+Amelia Thorston Not being sarcastic, genuinely grateful.

[@meaghanlowery3093]

I first heard this back in high school when I still thought I was straight. I used to listen to it over and over again. I didn't understand why. I'm listening to it again today and I'm crying. What a beautiful poem!

[@ashlynndowning1217]

It's because of people like her that I don't have to hide myself from the world so to anyone that is homophobic and sees this comment this is what I say to you IM HERE IM PAN AND I DONT CARE WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT ME BECUASE I AM HAPPY I UAVE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT ME EVERY STEP OF THE WAY AND I CAN LOVE WHO I WANT FREELY AND NOTHING WILL TAKE THAT AWAY BECUASE HAPPINESS COMES IN ALL TYPES OF WAYS

[@jdeanneLestradeShaw]

YAHHH I'M PAN TOO

[@K_Best]

Same you absolutely wonderful person!!!

[@K_Best]

Black Knight Fool you’re right. It would be much appreciated if you left because we gays ain’t moving an inch.

[@xoxomaddie621]

I'M PAN TOO AND I LITERALLY LOVE THIS COMMENT

[@gordonramsayslambsauce]

@Black Knight Fool I agree. I'll help you get your passport

[@ZackeryCochran]

"Why you staring at me like I'm gonna rob you? You make me want to fucking rob you." XD LOVE THAT!!!

[@meganashton8400]

I wrote a poem for school and used 'her' pronouns , I wasn't going to use 'him' and pretend to be someone I'm not.

[@roygonzales917]

Congrats, that's bravery in itself, not everyone can say that, no hate keep being you

[@tylerallen7935]

thats amazing and I’m hella proud of you.

[@Alex-ym5nm]

I just came out to my dad! I was so nervous and after I told him he didn't text back. So I called my friend and I was crying and she was comforting me. Then he texted back saying he'll always love me and that I didn't ever have to be afraid to tell him anything!! Best day ever, all in all

[@emilyhill6971]

Congratulations!!

[@Dan_The_Dude]

I will never get tired of this poem. Ever.

[@darat.monaghan6171]

ALSO HAPPY COMING OUT DAY GUY GALS AND NONBINARY PALS STAY SAFE AND IF YOUR PARENTS DONT ACCEPT YOU GUESS WHAT IM YOUR NEW PARENT

[@bellaiscool1225]

Daddy

[@aaanglerfish1674]

Hello mum

[@vicklepickle301]

*breaks down door* DID I HEAR A THOMAS SANDERS REFERENCE

[@aar_onn]

1. YAAY NEW MUM 2. YAYY A FANDER

[@karenthemanager7166]

*destroys the closet and looks at you madly* Did I hear someone say Thomas Sanders?

[@tahliyabq7792]

i actually love this. it really helped. [sidenote, i finally came out to my parents. and my gf is meeting them today]

[@idkwhatimdoing8462]

tahliya bq Congratulations!😊💙

[@sher3786]

I'm so happy for you. I have my very first gf and she gave me so much courage that I'm getting close to telling my parents.

[@charlottedeacon6031]

tahliya bq yay to the gay! XX

[@tylerjacob2263]

CONGRATS!! even tho I'm a year late xD I hope u and ur gf are doing great :3

[@Nico-Callahan]

awww! my parents and her parents and homophobic so we can’t. it’s hard edit: well she broke up with me because she wasn’t gay?? anyway i have a boyfriend now. (i’m bisexual)

[@jackyshighlightvideos3481]

First found this video when I was first questioning my sexuality. It made me feel so safe and made me feel like I wasn’t alone. 5 years later, I’m more confident in who I am, I am very proud to be bi, and I hope more LGBTQ+ people find this video and feel the same way, and I hope I am able to help people feel accepted in the same way this video makes me feel accepted.

[@lookinlikeasnack5540]

Im that one person periodically snapping their fingers like preach it gurl

[@dihlanquinn7927]

My favourite poem, probably ever

[@Maddie-lb4mb]

I love this "If you miss match your socks you understand" :)

[@caycay5536]

*Dear straight woman, I mean “straight” woman* I am dead😂😂❤️

[@bruisesandbuttercups7290]

saying my sexuality is invalid because i'm a girl is funny?

[@alexd8817]

@@bruisesandbuttercups7290 she never said that

[@Itznot_jay77]

BruisesAndButtercups That’s not the point Plenty of gay,Lesbian,Bi,trans,Poly,pan men and Women get told their sexuality is invalid everyday you don’t need to get worked up about this, it a poem Completely understand your comment was 2 months ago but either way It is not right plus there are plenty of “straight” women who have wanted to be with a female but have been told it’s not right which makes them go into hiding their sexuality (oh god my fingers hurt now 😭)

[@archieman68]

@@bruisesandbuttercups7290 There talking about the straight girls that flirt with lesbians for fun.

[@adoll_likeme]

That line she said about changing pronouns in poetry was so real to me cuz I've been writing songs since I was 12 and I would use pronouns for females and it wouldn't even feel right to me cuz I knew I wasn't straight. Now I'm 20 and when I write it's directed towards those of my sexual preference (which are guys). Poetry, songs, pretty much any form of writing that comes from within should be open and honest. If you write, don't change the pronouns to someone that you're not attracted to. That's like eating cookies when you know you prefer brownies. You don't gotta be 💯 with everybody, but you need to be 💯 with yourself. Everything's better that way, trust!

[@tejahtravis]

Cameron Dorsey you are so inspiring thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️

[@adoll_likeme]

No problem ❤️

[@kristinaterry9707]

+Cameron Dorsey I relate so hardcore.

[@glani6242]

"I see you, you dont want them to see you. So you change the pronouns in your love poems to him instead of her." That got me^^

[@phillong8591]

You mean hate poem.

[@FutureMeek]

I used to be a straight ally, then flash forward a year, now I'm apart of the community.

[@maxbirkman6941]

SAME!!!

[@MrGarlic1234]

Future Meek same

[@emmanuelstyles6345]

so it is a choice!

[@andinobrien8170]

Emmanuel Styles no it's called finding yourself and realizing studd

[@chadfetters9582]

Future Meek same

[@daelnightbird6962]

This is seven years old and still has the power to make me cry.

[@ghostblurred]

"Dear straight people you make me wanna fucking rob you." if this isn't me

[@spiderbbq8880]

lel

[@tejahtravis]

She is making me question my sexuality cause she fine as hell💯💯

[@Benthetall1]

To everyone who is saying that she shouldn't have used the term "straight people": "Dear straight people, You make young poets make bad edits."

[@beans010]

Benthetall1 I think oppressors or closed minded people would have actually been better in general

[@iron1471]

"because tonight, this world is broken, and we're the only thing that's gonna keep it together" I cried.

[@sluggers_7746]

Damn this girl is both an amazing poet AND comedian. 😅😂😍👌

[@hallieelizabeth4990]

"you make young poets make bad edits" THIS POEM IS SO GOOD

[@annabelbivans9865]

I can't even count how many times I've listened to this... gives me chills every time ❤️

[@justbeingneel4999]

This is one of the best and most beautiful poems I have everrr heard. OMG! Denice Frohman, you have spoken the hearts of so many of us and with such beauty and conviction!

[@beautifulcreature8786]

Yasssss ❤️💛💚💙💜 girls like girls like boys do

[@camrosie]

I literally just listened to that song

[@idontknowwhattocallthis9486]

Nothing new. isn't this why we came. Gotta get with you, girls like girls like boys do nothing new

[@brxkxngxrl234]

Beautiful Creature girls like girls: I love that song

[@chadfetters9582]

I love that song

[@katstrider9087]

•3• i love that song also ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 i have the whole rainbow

[@hallmarket]

GOD she's attractive

[@oreadeola7699]

lol I've grown a crush

[@zariyahrice2950]

republican naruto she is 😶😩😩

[@Chipmunk-tr9pz]

Literally thought you were calling God attractive for a second 😂😂😂

[@emojules5296]

is this all everyone sees is her looks she trying to tell her poetry damn

[@grace.x8260]

ikr

[@rubyreloaded9371]

That's it. I'm gonna start making slam poetry. This, this was beautiful.

[@cryptidcross4991]

This is why I like girls. Cause a hell of a lot of them are cute, fun, strong, and not afraid to speak! DONT GET ME STARTED ON THE COLLAR BONES AND THE FLANNELS DAYM!

[@shelbysnow1288]

Boys are not

[@jacktheiss4085]

Joseph Witten Bruh