All the Other

In his dream, he’s not
What’s called white, what’s called
Male. In his dream he’s

Not what’s called straight, not
What’s called gainfully
Employed. In his dream,

He’s all the other
Things he’s called. He’s called
Crooked. He’s called small.

He’s called indebted
And called, called, called, called.
In his dream, only

In his dream, he can
Be fiercely proud of
Everything he’s called.