No Rings

No Rings

By JP Leddy

The law states with venom they shout

Legal it is not and never will it be

For God so declared and so have the bigoted we

No two men or two women should marry

Abomination and straight to hell those will go

Seething like rabid dogs the opposition screams to and fro

They cite Jesus and nature in self righteous arrogance

The homos and the fags will never exchange rings

For only the straights deserve such wonderful things

For the straights should be given preference under the law

Democracy and equality was not meant for all

Especially the gays and the lesbians who all should appall

Today, we take a stand against the bigoted them

Equality for all should be the clarion call for the throng

The right to love and rings , the new freedom song

Submitted to Monday Poetry Potluck: Rules, Regulations & Laws

Lily Allen Spotted With Engagement Ring & Wedding Ring (since1910.com)
What Your Ring Finger Says About Your Sexual Preference (thegloss.com)
Sarah Harding’s Royal Look Alike Engagement Ring (since1910.com)

28 thoughts on “No Rings”

Fine poem and excellent choice of subject for Potluck. Thank you!
Kudos to you for posting this, JP. Have a fine week. Poem on …

Thank you, Jamie. I really value your evaluation of my work.

smart choice.

love the ring image…keep smiling.

A++

Ji,

You are my blessing.

You make a great point and very forcefully! Well written.

http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/dark-teen/

Thank you, dear Jessica!

wow! theres truth in your writing!

Appreciate your read, fiveloaf.

One of the best aspect of law and regulation being so cruel and baseless ! Thank you for writing this ! A strong and truthful voice ..

Lady,

Appreciate your empathy.

I believe fear is what underlies discrimination. Love is what prevails.

http://liv2write2day.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/boundaries-jingles-poetry-potluck/

love should be universal, i completely agree. everyone deserves to love, and no pathetic law could ever stop you 🙂

Bella,

Your words bring comfort.

A brave poem which you pulled off rather nicely
Great one this

I appreciate your comments, Arts.

Very powerful and well written. Beautiful.

Thank you, rmp

On point with the theme, happy potluck.
I enjoyed the imagery, well done 🙂

http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/

I wish there was a “love” button for this one!

Long live equality!!! After all, I believe certain “laws” were made to be broken! 🙂

Kavita,

You are so sweet!

If only “law” could any amount of Happily Ever After…
Nice one JP Dear.. 🙂

Love xxx

Thanks, Olivia 🙂

A very good subject and I like the way you have brought out the seriousness in simple words. Keep it up. 🙂

Thank you for the encouragement, Words.

Words,

Thank you for dropping by and reading. Meant a lot to me.

Tasi, Nimue shared you link with me.
I’m a PFLAG mom and a straight ally for practically all of my life. Constantly haranguing legislators and fellow straights: “What’s the big deal? It’s a piece of paper – at least that is what all my old non-commital boyfriends used to tell me.” My husband is a pastor and very much in favor of the legal right to marry for any two consenting adults. Our daughter is gender-queer and I believe she needs the same rights as anyone. This piece touched me deeply, and thanks to Nimue, I now know you.

Here’s one you might like:
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/she-didnt-change/
Love and solidarity, Amy Barlow Liberatore

Amy,

Thank you so much for your comments. I am grateful for Nimue, too, for introducing us. I am also thankful for your advocacy for your daughter and for all of us in the LGBT community. It is a human rights issue and in our country it is an issue about affording every American citizen the same rights. Your service in your faith will do much to bring understanding to a population that needs to open their eyes to the truth and most importantly their hearts.

Thank you for the link.

Love,

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