He Swallowed

When Juanito was just 5 years old
He held hands with his classmate
Pedro during recess

He was later scolded by the T.A.
Who said it didn’t look right
For boys to hold hands

Juanito wanted to say
“But I feel special when I hold Pedro’s hand”
But instead he kept his hands in his pockets
And just swallowed it

At age 8 Juanito could kick
Anyone’s ass at tetherball
But the playground coach
Led him away from the game
And told him that it was a girl’s sport

Juanito wanted to say
“But that’s the only game I like
And I’m good at”
But instead he walked away
To play handball with the other boys
And just swallowed it

At age 13 Juanito started to realize
Just how much he enjoyed the boy’s locker room
But he was always cautious
Not to get caught staring for too long

Juanito wanted to say
“But these feelings of attraction are normal”
But instead he kept his focus on the ground

Imprint

Publisher: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG

Publication Date: 02-15-2012
ISBN: 978-3-86479-287-8

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