A Sense of Euphoria Settles on the West Village
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/a-sense-of-euphoria-settles-on-the-west-village.html?hpw
Today's poem was inspired by a passing reference to Stonewall Inn, the tavern where many New Yorkers gathered to celebrate the legalization of gay marriage. The Stonewall, the scene of a legendary riot in 1969, is considered the birthplace of the Gay Pride Movement.
Young hustlers
Black eyed boys
Beatnik beauties
Tired queens
Down and out 'faggots'
Raided by police
For being 'queer'/beat/lonely/thirsty for company
Belittled, arrested, spat-upon, abused
Until thousands came
Men in suits,
Architects and lawyers,
Shop keepers and construction workers
Rallying at Stonewall
http://manhattan.about.com/od/glbtscene/a/stonewallriots.htm
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