Straight men are the primary perpetrators of homophobia. Straight men also drive the patriarchal and misogynist culture where women are subject (and object!) of the male gaze. This poem plays with these realities as a straight man gets a taste of the unwanted male gaze from male gays. May this poem contribute a bit to men realizing that uncalled for sexual advances is what humans of any gender or sexual orientation desire.
Straight Manly Complaining
He finally got a glimpse
Of what many women complain
That unwanted stair
Of getting up or getting down
Weather goose or gander
That unsolicited beam
Of the male gays
And guise on the hole
For sow long
Failing to apprehend
A leading reason
Uncalled for
