Born to a past footballer father and a mother a past basketball player
Intensely taught to be tough and merciless on the field
The Champion knows his difference from his buddies
A closeted champion who's buddies and parents, are envious towards people like him
Dated The Cheer Girl to change his orientation, but the rainbow still prevails
A desire to stand up for a lesbian girl that is treated like a paper wrapped up into a ball and thrown to the dirt
Remained silent to hide himself, and stay in the clique
The Champion whom scored goals, voted most likely to succeed, and voted prom king remains in the closet
A closet that is closing in on him inch by inch.
The pressure intensifies as he continues to hold back from escaping the closet
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Youth Endurance
PoetryYouth Endurance are poems inspired by what youth face on a daily basis. These poems are about four youth who are battling their own inner-demons, including how they navigate through the minefield of a stereotypical high school.
