It came as depression progressed,
When my heart was healing,
It started as almost nothing,
The tiniest, subtle feeling.
I fuelled its growth happily,
Let the truth become,
but when I realised where it led me,
My whole body felt so numb.
But I started to love everything I was,
Even the secret I held with fear,
I never pretended that it wasnâ??t there,
Because you made it feel so clear.
Then one day I let it be known,
They shot me down so low,
Their unbearable words made me doubt,
The security I wanted to show.
My reality was frowned upon,
My truths were unaccepted,
Just because Iâ??m not traditional,
The things I am are neglected.
I could live a lie and pretend it all,
Be the person seen normal by society
But I could never fool myself,
It's easier for me to be me!
I may not be loved by everyone,
My reality could even form distaste,
But living the way the rest of them do,
To me really is a waste!
Yes, I'm gay and I'm proud,
But that's not the definition of me,
I am human, I can be myself,
Most of all I know I am free
I am free to live the life I want,
I am free from limitation,
But most of all I'm free to spread,
Gay pride across the nation.
