For this month's column, we meet Erycca Curry, a student at Cape Henlopen High School (CHHS) and a member of the board and an active member of Cape's GSA (Genders & Sexualities Alliance). Erycca started writing poetry three years ago as a means to help her cope with her mother’s death. Her amazing gift of writing is something she shares with her GSA community, teenage poet community, and also an adult group at the Rehoboth Writer’s Guild. She has had three poems published in i magazine a teen poetry publication. In the Fall, she will be entering the 11th grade. She states "it is scary to me because it’s a lot I have to do to prepare for college." - Barbara Antlitz, CAMP Rehoboth Youth Coordinator
love is a terrible thing to hate
by: Erycca Curry
I’m not a scientist so don’t tell me I’m experimenting
I’m happy so don’t tell me it’s just a phase
Because Love is a terrible thing to hate
I’m sure you can see and you are not blind
But why do you form your lips to ask the question “which one of you is the guy”
It’s not up for debate I know who/ and what I am
Because love is a terrible thing to hate
My sexuality isn’t a personal attack towards you
No matter
Gay
Bisexual
Pansexual
Transgender
Lesbian
Queer
Or Straight
Love is a terrible thing to hate
Let the rainbows of light shine through you
Don’t let people tell you you can't go to heaven
The sky is painted with our colors
And you might be sick of me saying this but love is a terrible thing to hate
Okay I’m sorry one more time love is a terrible thing to hate##