The Pretzel Tree: A queer Metaphor poem
Not meant for human consumption
May 9, 2025
Concepts and ideas
about us, the marginalized,
nasty, twisted words,
and salty definitions.
Perceptions that are
invasive,
often poisonous,
and irritating.
Do not eat from this tree,
do not pick the deadly fruit,
harmful to our environment
and not meant for human consumption.
Plant lovely concepts,
fresh from the seeds of understanding,
to be watered with knowledge,
and cultivated with love.
Patsy Starke, 5/6/2025
