Under that Purple October Sky

I could feel their whispers

Under that purple October sky

I stood there brave and tall

Holding my 5 year old chin so high

One sock pink one sock blue

I carefully chose for my purple suit

I knew I was different

I knew who I was

I knew my creativity came from above

I could hear their whispers

Under that purple October sky

I was old enough to know

Their petty judgements were a lie

My Silver platform shoes

Were way too much for their private school

I knew I was different

I knew who I was

I knew my creativity came from the God they “loved”

I could see their whispers

Under that purple October sky

I so loved my red suit

Proud that I bought it on rodeo drive

I thought people would grow up

By now I know that’s not the vibe

I love that I’m different

I love who I am

My creativity is a gift they’ll never understand

& that’s alright

- Bryan Leigh Smith

May you always Dance How You Want To

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