Coming out? Not so Easy

Aarthi Karanam posted under Tale-a-thlon S4: Poetry on 2024-08-14



Shepherd1:

Come, take my hand and lead me, sweets

Like I lead the trusting sheep, with love

Your sheep and mine sheep will be witness

To our union, amidst nature

Do you see these rolling mountains,

The verdant greens and the soothing flowers?

Do you hear their nectar sweet voices

Creating a duet with my heartbeats?

Say yes, make me a happy shepherd!

 

Shepherd2:

I wish things were different, I swear

That I could say yes like sheep without care

Alas! I cannot say yes; I'm neither

Woman nor sheep; I am a man

And I am not brave...more is the pity!!