Nothing Lasts Forever (June 25, 2019)

Once more 

Pride over 

For another year. 

Unease fills me

Dark clouds

Hovering overhead.

Knowing 

How lucky 

I am. 

Leaving abusive past

And violence

Behind. 

But reality is 

So finicky. 

What's given yesterday 

Easily stripped today 

Or tomorrow. 

Blink of an eye

Shouted slurs

Promising violence. 

Questioning 

Personal safety 

Like never before

As tears fall.

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