Last Breath

I said, "So many phobias
have permission now
to be expressed."

She said, "Agreed. Try
holding a conversation
with someone who fears you."

I also agreed, "It is awfully
hard to talk while being
condemned for who you are."

She said, "Live and let live
is a dangerous policy without
any affirmation or acceptance."

I said, "Sometimes opening
our arms wide means an embrace
with death which may be coming."

She said, "Imagine the thoughts
of the loving martyrs before
they took their last breath."