(This was written after an article by Joseph Neisen in the 1990 issue of OUT/LOOK, titled "Heterosexism or Homophobia? The of the Language 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 filling out a And for all intents and You fit the norm Until it says to your 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! strikes again So use the of the pen To a box of your own and then it however you like: Lover, or partner-in-life one way you can fight When heterosexism Michael his country well When he to fight the war And each letter his lover He safely in a drawer Until a witch hunt of style he be put on trial They his love, his sexuality Threatened national Oh no! Heterosexism you down But pick up off the ground And them to a second round Get a lawyer, a report Drag their back into court That's one way you can When heterosexism let them break you, or make 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 and dined by candlelight They one of many couples getting intimate that night Until the waiter asked both to leave And they at him in disbelief As he ended romantic night of bliss Because they'd had the nerve to Oh no! Heterosexism strikes But got rights you must defend So get together a group of your gayest Go back to the of the crime Hug and kiss and a good time one way you can fight When heterosexism Heterosexism on the But you have to take abuse No! the time we can put to use The righteous anger we The love taught to conceal We've got to up and fight When heterosexism