The rainbow stripes
Flap strongly in the breeze.
Purple and blue and green,
Red and orange and yellow.
The flag waves happily
Up above my head.
I've felt the stings
Of words long since said
And still bare the bruises
Of kicks not so long ago dealt.
But I will not pretend,
Pretend I am not who I am.
They will not drive me away
They will not force me to run
No one should have to hide
In order to feel safe.
So today I am standing strong
Fully out
And fully proud.
Who will stand with me?
