Family

In shadows cast by the family's stern decree,

A soul, queer and vibrant, sought to be free.

Rejected, abandoned, by blood disowned,

Yet within, a spirit resiliently owned.

Through tear-streaked nights, they found their way,

To a world where acceptance held sway.

A community forged with colors unseen,

Embracing the beauty that had long been.

The shackles of judgment, they cast aside,

With open hearts, no need to hide.

A dance of acceptance, a song of grace,

In this newfound refuge, they found their place.

                  -fv