189. Minority

I feel marginalized
Ostracized
Because I am not accommodated
For being a left-handed man;
Everywhere I move,
Everything I touch,
Reminds me of just how handicapped
I am as a left-handed man.
I ought to sue the government!
I ought to have reparations –
For I’ve never known the privilege
Of being a so-called “elite”
Who can use his right hand in anything
And not feel hindered or oppressed
Though he hinders and oppresses me
By being born quite differently!
And yet, because we are unique,
Being a rarer bunch to find,
We find solidarity in our identity
And tell you: Yes! Left-handed men
Can be just as good as Right-handed men
If not better!
But it’s still a pain and you still should pay for my discomfort.