(This was written reading an article by Joseph Neisen in the Fall 1990 issue of OUT/LOOK, "Heterosexism or Homophobia? The Power of the We Use." He writes, "Heterosexism... identifies the true of the prejudice... and concentrates on the real problem - discrimination gay men and lesbians... use of heterosexism leads the way to survival.") You're for a job So you're out a form And for all intents and You fit into the Until it says to list next of kin But no box to fit you in Cause the one you The one who shares life Is not husband or your wife Oh no! Heterosexism strikes So use the of the pen To a box of your own and then it however you like: Lover, spouse or That's one way you can When strikes Michael served his well When he went to the war And each letter from his He locked in a drawer a witch hunt of McCarthy style Demanded he be put on They his love, his sexuality national security Oh no! Heterosexism you down But pick up off the ground And them to a second round Get a lawyer, a report Drag their asses back court That's one way you can heterosexism strikes Don't let them break you, or you miserable Don't let take you, and make you invisible We're here, we're queer, that's a natural heterosexism strikes, strike back! Sharon and her Sue Danced and by candlelight They were one of many couples intimate that night the waiter asked them both to leave And they at him in disbelief As he ended their night of bliss they'd had the nerve to kiss Oh no! Heterosexism again But you've got rights you defend So get together a group of your gayest Go to the scene of the crime Hug and kiss and a good time That's one way you can heterosexism strikes Heterosexism on the But you don't have to take No! Now's the we can put to use The righteous we feel The love we're to conceal We've got to up and fight When heterosexism