The Gods' Men

the gods' men

mouthpieces of mistrust

that recite the virtues of women

women made chattel by scripture

women you've bent to your patriarchy

women you supposedly protect

women you beat in secret

the good wife

and virtuous daughter

you that have made us other

you that have gendered men and women

as fundamentally different

you that see women as servants of men

you that see transgender people as subversive freaks

you that don't see nonbinary people at all

you and your gods

and your scripture

that write submission and hierarchy into your hearts

hatred made manifest

of course I mistrust you

and everything you say

you praise our virtues

if our virtue is founded in serving you

you fear our liberation

because everything you are

is grounded in our oppression

you are the reason I disbelieve in your gods

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