(This was after reading an article by Joseph Neisen in the Fall 1990 of OUT/LOOK, titled "Heterosexism or Homophobia? The of the Language We Use." He writes, "Heterosexism... identifies the origin of the prejudice... and concentrates on the real problem - discrimination 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 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 or your wife Oh no! strikes again So use the of the pen To draw a box of own and then Label it you like: Lover, or partner-in-life That's one way you can When heterosexism Michael served his country he went to fight the war And each letter from his He locked safely in a Until a witch of McCarthy style he be put on trial They his love, his sexuality Threatened security Oh no! Heterosexism knocks you But pick yourself up off the And challenge them to a round Get a lawyer, a report Drag their back into court That's one way you can heterosexism strikes Don't let them you, or make you miserable Don't let them you, and make you invisible We're here, we're queer, that's a fact heterosexism strikes, strike back! Sharon and her Sue Danced and by candlelight They were one of couples getting intimate that night Until the waiter asked them to leave And they looked at him in As he ended their romantic of bliss Because had the nerve to kiss Oh no! Heterosexism strikes But you've got rights you defend So get together a group of your friends Go back to the of the crime Hug and kiss and have a time one way you can fight When strikes 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 taught to We've got to up and fight When heterosexism