KarMel
Scholarship 2007
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Honorable
Mention: Best
from Family/Friend of Gay Person “Do
They Know” By Sala
Sataraka - HI |
Desciption of Submission: “My parents are
lesbians. They've been together for
almost 11 years. I was unaware that I was
uncomfortable. Unlike my older brother,
I have felt uncomfortable about my parents being different. Lately, though, I have finally grown
comfortable with my parents. This comes,
I know, from growing more secure with myself, which has helped me to appreciate
and love my parents for who they are.
I've been sharing my story at school, much to my parents' surprise. When I first told my story in a speech class,
my mom told me, "You know you're not outing us - you're outing
yourself." She was right. The more I grow, the more I understand that
the only thing that is important for people to know is that we love each other,
we support each other, and we share ourselves with the world in a positive and
giving manner.” - Sala
Why Karen and Melody Liked It: We liked how
the poem showed Sala’s feelings about her lesbian moms and how she came to
embrace it.
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Do they know? Can they see? Their eyes. They stare. I feel them whispering. I hear them looking. Hiding for years. Hiding from them. From everyone. My friends My teachers My self. Hiding my mom and Her lover We live in the same house We drive in the same car They sleep in the same bed They kiss They touch They are the same Sex Some know Some guess Some ignore it But I know Now, I want you to know Don’t guess. Let me tell you. Don’t ignore it. Open your eyes As I have now Embrace it As I have now Love them for who they are As I do now Accept them As I do now. Do they know? Yes. Now they know. |