Purity and Tolerance

by Gabbrumf

February 26, 2014

I am a lover of truth

For honesty is like a bride

You can unveil it for what it is

Or continue to let it hide

I am a worshipper of freedom

For independence is a dream

A desire and wish of many

That only few redeem

I am a celebrant at the altar of language

Whether praising or demeaning

For a modest amount of words

Can justify tremendous meanings

I stand for purity and tolerance

For one simple reason:

If one changes for another

It is an act of pure self-treason

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GabbrumfFeb 26, 2014

<p>I am not afraid to be a free-thinking individual. Despite all the pressure, I have refused to conform. Molding yourself to other's ideals is self-treason. You must stay true to yourself, or who will? </p>

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