Poems

Pride

It’s our month to stand
 You should be proud
 Gather hand and hand
 And shout it out loud
 I love who I am
 Because I am me
 I don’t give a damn
 If you disagree

Pride 2

Gender and sexuality
 Neither matter to me
 If you are kind, that’s a lot
 Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not
 You’re beautiful all around
 Don’t let mean words get you down
 Be proud of who you are
 Because to me, you’re a shining star

Love

Everyone deserves love, even you
 Spread it to everyone and be true
 We all live our own lives
 It can be hard to think of others sometimes
 Don’t let that drain your cup
 We could all use a little pick me up
 Let love flow left and right
 You just might make someone’s whole night

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