Coming Out
Can’t know the fear
until you’re standing right here
moment of truth
on the crisp of your youth
don’t know where to turn
your lungs so heavy they burn
you know what you came to say
you’ve realized you’re gay
don’t want to disjoint
don’t want to disappoint
the people who love you
you love them too
but it's tearing you up
so full is your cup
you don’t apologize
but you agonize
as it washes over them
you play with the hem
of your jeans that is all the same
but you can’t fight the fear and the pain
hands shaking
composure breaking
all you could lose
for what you did not choose
you think they might take it rough
so you’re prepared to be tough
you lift your head high
but you don’t have to cry
not a thing did you lose
except for the secrets and blues
you feel their release
leading you to peace
you feel your free heart
beating with glee
you crawl into your warm bed
where only happy thoughts fill your head.
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