Untitled (May 30, 2016)

I do not stand

Before you

Preaching intolerance

And bigotry.

In forcing you

To be

Someone.

Who

You're not.

In having

Been forced

Myself

Several times.

Thus

Knowing

The pain.

That's felt deep

Within

One's soul.

As

A result

From this type

Of bullying

By others.

All

I ask

From you:

Is an open mind

And a willingness

To listen.

Nothing more.

Otherwise

I shall walk away

My heart sadden.

At the raw power

Of ignorance

Has over your soul.

Therisa © 2016