2016 in review
I started 2016 like every other year
Like a sigh of relief at dawn
when you see the new days sun rising
I found confidence this year
I found motivation for life through God
I realized the value of my friends
of having a good support system
In June I found solace in accomplishments
of not causing harm to myself for a whole year
I grew in friendships
In April I left the country for the first time
I saw the world with new eyes
suddenly my horizons expanded farther than I ever could’ve imagined
I decided a large part of my future this year
I decided that moving 500 miles away from home
was what God was telling me to do
middle school me would cry tears of joy
present day me is just scared.
In 2016 I learned being myself is okay
I have a garden inside me that is unlike any other
so why would I not grant free admission to those who appreciate
the naturally occurring art of God’s nature
in 2016
I learned to trust God-
Not just say that I do
I learned that no one is held by the binds of age
or gender
or sexuality
I learned that there is nothing more important than
standing up for what you believe in.
In 2016
I cried in front of my tv
as my nations future was decided in front of me
I cried tears of pain for all who do not conform
to the hypocrisy of this nation.
I left 2016
Crying tears of determination
lifting war cries for humanity out of silence
Shouting above the violence
that we have to stand up for what we believe in
Stand up for what is right.
stand side by side
together for
equality.
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We will not give up this fight.