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Coming Out
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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A theme I return to often, it seems to me! :)) xx


COMING OUT


You wear mine and I wear yours –
our feelings mate-to-mate:
we’re him-‘n-him and her-‘n-her
our genders to translate.

We mix-’n-match our many moods
in harmonious androgyny so our
words, thoughts and ponderings
bear transsexual progeny.

Our Jungian alter-egos
we attempt to manifest;
swap notes and jeans and
body art our voices to transvest.

Exchanging fe/male psyches
in understanding, large or trite,
we glimpse the whole and try all shoes
and wear hermaphrodite.

We are, at times, in matters dear,
sister-sister, brother-brothers.
True artists, seeing in the round,
are, from the soul, gay lovers! 

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 Reviews of "Coming Out"
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on August 23, 2010
Kate, this is the finest craftsmanship my friend. A view and a perception addressed with just the proper intellectual touch. I am not sure if many others could have pulled this off so delicately. Your writing abilities shine here. You also show some real grit here. Nothing new or unusual about that. I see it in all of your entertaining renderings. May peace joy and love be with you. Jon Michael

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on August 21, 2010
Your gift continues to impress. Patrick

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on August 21, 2010
an excellent and profound write
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on August 20, 2010
Profound. Love the interchangeability of it all. So tolerant in understanding when we write we take on many facets of ourselves which do not always know boundaries. Brilliant. Liz

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on August 19, 2010
First of all, Kate, I admire your great skill with the pen.
I admire too your compassion, your understanding, your intellect.
Hell, I admire and love you. -gene.

Reviewed on August 19, 2010
So cleverly penned Kate and very unique.

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on August 18, 2010
You are able to write about a variety of the human conditions and heart choices, you have a gifted pen, Belle...

Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on August 17, 2010
Macholand, Where men are men, and so are the women.

Sometimes, it seems the whole world has forgotten tenderness.







Reviewed by Darkest Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on August 17, 2010
This one tells of how free to experience life, you are, Kate. I like your implementation of some of the most controversial subjects known to man or woman; they open doors to great understanding, and great acceptance of many, many things. Relinquishing prejudice is a power building act, for certain. Great expressions, and well given; thank you.

Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill
Reviewed on August 17, 2010
I love this piece! When we embrace diversity the world will be a better place.

Peace,
Dayvid

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on August 17, 2010
Well done, Kate. :)

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on August 17, 2010
Kate, dear child...full of wisdom and truth. I would be happy to walk with you anywhere, in Pride.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on August 17, 2010
Most Interesting, Kate.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
Way to go Kate and always stand tall and be proud...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
A fine poem, dealing with a sensitive subject..done well the Kate way! You are a master of ease and transformation...Loved your gentile way of writing this beauty..

Much peace, love and light, spirit sister,
Amber

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
Closets are NOT a place to hide in for ones whole life...e

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
This is wonderful Kate!
You have such a way of expression~
I was a tomboy too, and it never changes, that wanting to relate on certain levels, from certain layers, all of them wanting to be reached and to touch.
Joy,
Christine

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
Behind the light airy style is a whole other world of understanding transcending gender and type, Kate...what fine deft touch! This is a delight.

John

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
Andy said it all

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
Very, very nice, Kate.

Reviewed on August 16, 2010
Kate,

Impressive, powerful lines -- well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
Superb. Not many can put their feet in someone else's shoes. Especially that of the opposite sex. But you're early years of being a tomboy before the frog became a princess, shows what a powerful memory and imagination you have before becoming the perfect Venusian, a mans delight and many a lasses envy! By day or by night, coming from venus you give men a hard look at themselves within the mastery of such exceptional and imaginative poetry.

Extremely clever and intelligent work, seeing the whole picture, Venus or Mars, but forever being the perfect Venus.

So many peeps don't know about tractor tom and all your other great energetic work to help others reap the benefits of the arts, and help change lives, be they young or old.

Well done buddy boo xxx

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
Through the years, I've seen your hints through these "alternative" themes of yours, Kate...I picked up on it many gay moons ago when cavalier genitalia rode upon phrases of the same psyche tenderly bumping into one of the same in that orgasmic helium-assisted balloon blowing this way and then that as the burner lifted switching direction for the thrill-seeker...passion soaring high above the grape fields when the champagne flight of sexuality popped our corks!...neuter gender denoting no sex, common gender denoting either sex...let's just have Coming Out! Oh Happy Day! It comes from the artistry within, how we create our passions...be well, Kate.

Love,
Sage

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 16, 2010
What an interesting way to express a meaningful subject in such a metaphorical manner, Kate. Impressive! Thank you for sharing your gift. Love and best wishes,

Regis


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