Words not said
Are thoughts not thought
You’re the same
Though I’ve changed a lot
And if something life has taught
Is I ought to let you go
For to love you is to love a rose
Trying to forget its thorns
Hoping the poison algo goes
But your lips are those of rattlesnake
And your skin, from distance, cold as ice
I don’t think that I, caring for you, could change
Whatever your heart desires; I guess it’s for best.
So much left to be said,
Frustration, connection,.. Anyways,
This is a farewell.
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Letter to our Queer & Trans Youth
Hey, you. I thought I’d start this letter by telling you a little about myself, just so you know who you’re dealing with. I’m an emotional dad, father to three amazing kids who we met through the foster care system, and whose presence in our lives has really transformed my sense of responsibility to the communities that surround us. The connections we’ve made with one another, with our extended families, and with the communities where we live and look for belonging have catapulted us into this whirlwind of emotional tumult which, while not easy by any stretch of the measure, has also been remarkably healing. I realize ours is really only a one-sided chosen family, since our kids didn’t get to choose to live here, but I’d like to think that they did choose to let us love them, which allowed them to grow to love us. And I think that’s where I want to go with this letter- to a place where you can find belonging and healing- even if the pathway there may be peppered with some emotional tumult.
By F Cade Swanson7 days ago in Pride
Comments (2)
Very introspective and powerful. A mighty farewell.
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt and introspective piece that captures the complexities of love and the courage to say goodbye, love your works, hope to read more, subscribed.