Not Alone

Like a feather in the wind,

The kiss of the breeze,

I want to spread my wings,

I want to be free.

A gazelle running wild,

An eagle soaring high,

A care-free smile,

Fearless eyes.

The wind in the trees,

A horse unrestrained,

I want to be me,

Completely unchained.

I want to live uncriticized,

And without rebuke,

I don't want to cry,

About words so cruel.

Although, I know,

That would not be possible,

A dream unknown,

A terror unsurpassable.

There will be haters,

Colder than ice,

And poisoned craters,

Filled with the unkind.

Never free,

Always held back,

I'll never be me,

Entirely untracked.

I'm not really into guys,

And I'm a girl,

My unfortunate demise,

Let the critics unfurl.

I'm an outcast,

From their perfect world,

An OUTCAST,

A teenage lesbian girl.

No acceptance,

No love,

We're disappointments,

Unloved.

I don't care now because I know,

I'm myself and that's okay,

And my strength grows,

Day by excruciating day.

Don't let them kill your spirit,

You are youthful,

Their hate flame? Kill it!

You are beautiful.

Ignite the flame in your heart,

Come out to the trustworthy,

It'll be the start,

Of your lifelong journey.

It's hard, I know,

Just understand,

You're not alone.