Like a moose in the Sahara

Like a moose in the Sahara,
Dropped into un-loving arms; thirsty for love.
Would you love me if I joined Lucifer’s local cult or
Burned a cross in your churchyard?
Maybe, no? You wouldn’t know,
Haven’t been there and never ask what I do
I’ve learned to say nothing
unless I plant my feet to dodge a fist.
Now I’m powerful and faster?You slower.
Can’t control me; Now, never will.
If I said I liked a man?
Would you despise me like those who aren’t like you?throw your baby and trash onto the curb letting his friends take care
Because they do care.
I’d rather call them mom and dad anyway; do a better job any day.
You already have a full-time job.
You office needs a goodnight hug every night,
I scream I will not be you as I throw family portraits against my apartment wall.
I will not stand in your shadow but my childhood
Stains my mind worse than the blood on my shirt.