I am your son. I am your daughter
I am the joy, the raucous laughter
I am the same inside and out
The one you’ve loved, this life, throughout
I’m also one who often cries
That sometimes fails, but always tries
I’ve been denied, insulted, mocked
Acceptance kept behind door locked
Will never know who holds the key
Learned not to trust, lives fearfully
And yet I’m still the same inside
Though shunned, disdained and forced to hide
For what? For wanting to be true
Don’t I deserve that privilege too?
I do not hurt, nor overstep
But scalding hot these tears I’ve wept
To face rejection, just so I’ll be
Free to live authentically
I’m still your son. I’m still your daughter
Beloved, oh how I long for laughter
This isn’t fight that’s lost or won
I ask for peace, when day is done
Clasp hands together, shout “All-in!”
To live content within my skin
A simple wish, I hope comes true
Dream you will wish it for me too…
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