The smile shines brightly on their face.
The laughter echoes loudly right on pace.
They put on a show.
Hiding is all they know.
So much behind their eyes.
So many painful lies.
"I'm fine"
Their favorite line.
No one ever really sees.
No one hears their silent pleas.
They deserve rights like you.
Freedom and equality too.
Out in the open without fears.
Real smiles, not just masking tears.
Who they identify as does not define their morality.
Your hatred shows that you lack humanity.
Religion teaches one to be kind, to care.
Not to cause others sadness and despair.
To judge a life or choice you can't comprehend
does not make your actions right in the end.
Empathy, compassion and love is the key.
Why is that so hard for others to see?
Written for those who cannot live their true lives out of fear, judgement and hate... for anyone who has ever felt they were an outsider.
© 2025 Luna Verity
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Luna Verity
I've been in love with the written word since my youth. Forever the starving writer, therefore tips are greatly appreciated ♥
I am omnisexual & happily polyamorous.
Author. Freelancer. Witch. Herbalist. Reiki Master. Diviner. ♥
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