James Gale

Poetry, Music & Stories from an Autistic Creator

Growing Up Queer

  • Poem – Another Man’s Touch

    I lust, I hunger, I desire,For another man’s touch.Yet these thoughts are violent,At least everyone treats them as such. Puberty, itself, isn’t the crime;It’s my orientation they judge,As if it’s any less sinfulTo desire a woman’s touch. My lust always turns to shame,A demon taunting me… Continue reading

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  • Poem – Heartstopper

    I never got that summer romance,Nor the joyous feelingof being understood.Never got my happy endingOr felt accepted in my truth. A teenage love wasted,No coming-of-age momentIn my book.Only a lot of shamingAnd hiding from the truth. Different than normal,A distinction betweenEvil and good.My feelings were a… Continue reading

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