(This was written after reading an article by Neisen in the Fall 1990 of OUT/LOOK, titled "Heterosexism or The Power of the Language We Use." He writes, "Heterosexism... identifies the origin of the prejudice... and concentrates on the real problem - against gay men and lesbians... use of leads the way from to survival.") You're for a job So filling out a form And for all intents and You fit the norm Until it to list your next of kin But no box to fit you in Cause the one you The one who shares life Is not your or your wife Oh no! Heterosexism again So use the of the pen To draw a box of your own and it however you like: Lover, spouse or That's one way you can heterosexism strikes Michael served his country When he to fight the war And each from his lover He locked safely in a Until a witch hunt of style Demanded he be put on They his love, his sexuality national security Oh no! Heterosexism you down But yourself up off the ground And them to a second round Get a lawyer, file a Drag asses back into court That's one way you can heterosexism strikes Don't let break you, or make you miserable let them take you, and make you invisible We're here, queer, that's a natural fact When heterosexism strikes, back! Sharon and her Sue Danced and dined by They were one of many couples getting that night Until the waiter asked them to leave And they looked at him in As he ended their romantic night of Because they'd had the to kiss Oh no! strikes again But you've got you must defend So get together a group of your gayest Go to the scene of the crime Hug and and have a good time That's one way you can When heterosexism Heterosexism on the But you have to take abuse No! Now's the we can put to use The righteous we feel The love we're to conceal We've got to stand up and When heterosexism