It started when someone pointed out i was different

it shattered my child innocence of loving people who were good

everyone told me to notice the differences

building a puzzle of complex hatred

that squeezes life from a broken neck

i had to dive into fear

i had to swim in that dirty water

i had to live part of that sub zero dream

my light grew dim

my countenance heavy

my eyes were closing

but something…

deep down inside

past that swirling pain of anguish

was that pinprick of hope

one day to know what dark was hiding from me

shhhhh!

found out the secret.

I was very quiet at first

like a baby opening eyes for the first time

the blur became clear vision

the silence became an audible sound

the grey became bright summer yellow

the summer yellow became a bright glowing light.

I forgive you

all of you.

For i know the secret

that all of us can have

and be part of the unbroken chain

of perfect differences

that makes the perfect whole

that loves unconditionally

that understands the roots of life

for now i breathe with a smile on my face

for now i am that Light

right now i truly live.

Do not fear

to understand yourself

to understand others

to dance that dance

to sing that song

to smile that smile

when some may laugh

not from the heart

others will give you their hand

and share the secret.

I have something to share with you…