KarMel Scholarship 2006
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Best Poem “ By
Noah Schnaubelt |
Desciption of Submission: “One of my favorites. I still wasn’t quite out, but I saw one sunny
day two guys in the distance holding hands, and I was quietly struck, and filled
with hope.” – Noah
Why Karen and Melody Liked
It: We liked the way it
shows that there is hope for the future for gay relationships
to be considered normal.
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The other day I saw: hand in hand: man and man. The joy in knowing what I can be when I am ready knows no bounds. Walking down the street, souls and faces I would like to meet, now can be reassured there will be a place and time. The other day I saw: hand in hand, man and man. Feeling free I want to shout out, happy, it’s a sign this world is moving out of bigotry and letting be. Trapped inside, my mind’s confusion and illusions lies I weave in. But see these braver souls cut loose and show and share their love to all the world. What an inspiration what a jolt to blast some faith back in my heart, now reassured there will be a place and time. The other day I saw: hand in hand, man and man. Love and love not caring not needing to be scared. What a sense of sharing; quiet joy I can feel just watching them pass down the street. Knowing this is where the world is heading: letting people— human beings— love and wander free. Hidden in myself, so hard, loneliness and nothing else but watch as like souls cross the street and what rejuvenation; Hope; It shines through, fills my heart and keeps me steady, helps me to remember when I’m ready there will be a place and time. Just the other day I saw: hand in hand, man and man. I sigh and smile, worthwhile memory keep it real, blessed is this place where love can be shown free. Arm in arm despite the scars of history, no proud display or runaways but simply walking, loving living open in the day. What intense sublime devotion, sets in motion thoughts of knowing that for me as well, Here and growing elsewhere too, there will be a place and time. |