“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

"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.

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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!

*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.

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

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

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

"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:)

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

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 :)

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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*

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

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

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

“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

As soon as this video ended, someone near my house fired fireworks and this is the most beautifull coincedence ever.

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"

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

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

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.

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

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

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 ❤️

I watched this video when I was 15, questioning my sexuality, searching "am I gay?" quizzes online and things like that. I will never forget this art. Now I'm 22 and happy with a 5-year relationship with my girlfriend.

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

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

“Who planned their angle of their death in math class” I felt that I planned my suicide attempts in math because it was the only class where my teacher just assumed I was taking notes and never checked up on me

I've never internally screamed "preach, queen" and "go gays" so much in my life

"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

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

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

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

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

"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

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!

this is the quality KZfaq content I only ever find at 12:56 in the morning.

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

"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"

"Dear young queer girl" Me: "I BELIEVE YOU SUMMONED ME??"

Who's watching in 2020? (Loving this poem)

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

"If I'm flirting with you its cause I think its funny just laugh" yass

I remember button poetry being my comfort place when I was 14, depressed and confused with my sexuality. I remember this being such a core memory for me that I kept coming back to, this is the first time in 7 years that I’ve come back to it. I came out in that time and it wasn’t the dream coming out I hoped for. But here I am, almost 21 moved out of home and into a different city, still trying to work it out but glad that I stayed alive to get to this point, glad that I stayed alive long enough to understand this on a deeper level, glad that I was patient. thanks button poetry for being a safe place for so long

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.

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

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!

The only thing I am disappointed by, is the fact that I didn't see this sooner!

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

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."

my friend just sent this to me, after i told him i was getting some really homophobic comments on stuff i was doing. i opened the link and saw that this video was already liked, and i wondered why i didnt remember it. i watched it and i remembered seeing that video when i was in 6th grade after the 715 "am i lesbian" google search. i remembered crying because i finally found something that validated and cemented what i was feeling. this poem means so much to me, it helped me through being a baby lesbian and now that ive discovered it again the meaning is doubled. thank you

“Why do I have to prove my love is authentic” As a romance-repulsed aromantic I felt that line deep in my soul. I know this poem isn’t for me, but as someone who’s had to defend the love I feel just because it’s not the traditional form of love this line brought tears to my eyes.

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

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

man i watched this when i was twelve and moved to tears. now im 19 and pan, this is still so beautiful to me

this needs to be everywhere

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.

She-is-amazing.

**Me and my bisexual friend just chilling** Someone in our friend group: What so you guys are gay now? Us asf: Bruv what-

"Dear Straight people, you make me want to rob you." A solid mood since I came out I as Bi lmao

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

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

"in the silence of so many teachers." In sixth grade I was an uncloseted queer. I organized a pride march when no one else would.

This genuinely makes me cry no matter how many times I listen to it

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

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

I just saw this in August of 2019 and I definitely needed it. Thank you.

I was the queer young girl when this was uploaded eight years ago. I still hear this in my head some nights. It genuinely changed me.

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

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

as someone who heard this first as an ally and most recently as a biace possibly-not-entirely-cisgender girl, this poem has always resonated with me. I listened to it years and years ago, and now, identifying as I do, loudly and proudly, whenever someone pulls my sexuality into question the question "straight people you make me wanna rob you" comes into my head and brings me laughter even when I'm ready to punch something.

ive come back to this on many many occasions, it;s 2021 now and i can still say this poem hits so hard

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

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

She's like my favourite person and this is the first video that I've seen that she's in

My bi heart is kickin in! Wahhhh i love this!

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.