By Jay KLM on October 23, 2021
Jay KLM: “Definition”
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Definition
those labeled as “minority”
mi·nor·i·ty noun
the smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number
are also labeled as “all”
all pronoun · predeterminer · determiner
used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing
60.5 million latines
6 million bisexuals
42 million blacks
5.6 million gays
19 million asians
5.6 million lesbians
3.5 million arabs
1.4 million transgenders
2.8 million natives
Minority is a badge / pinned at the first hint of other / a sign that reads / kill me / you won’t be charged
you are not you / you are him / her / them // you wear our face / your words hold our weight // I becomes we / self becomes selves //
Author
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jay KLM is a 22 year old transgender man studying Professional Writing and Animation at Woodbury University. His work has previously been featured in Indigomania and he is in the process of publishing his first chapbook, tomboy. Along with poetry, he has a passion for rainy days, punk fashion, and fantasy writing.
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