Fringe vs Marginal: From marginal to fringe

Photo by Susan Wilkinson on Unsplash

Marginal we once were;

we were loved,
and accepted,
recognized,
and protected,
included,
and belonged.

Now we are on the Fringe,
Legislated,
and denied,
being erased,
and excluded,
threatened,
and afraid.

Did not have to be this way

Patsy Starke 2/4/2025