Living in secret is just too hard

My whole life has changed and now I’m scarred

Feeling abandoned, alone, and afraid

I’ll admit sleeping at night is impossible but I realize that my bed is made

Being rejected is scary enough and avoiding the subject makes me sick

For those who love me take your pick

Stay in my life or split

I’ve punished myself allowing the slurs to force me into a pit

I’ll get back up and stay strong

I realize that the people talking are wrong

You may not accept me

But you will respect me because red does not define me