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