The Table

for so long i've sat at a table 

a table i thought was right

it was all id known

but one day 

i was invited to a new table

it was different 

it was warm 

and comfortable 

i felt seen 

i didn’t have to hide who i was 

or hide who i love 

i could be me

but i can’t stay at that table 

not for too long at least 

my old table comes calling and i must return

at least for the next two years 

after that time is up 

i am free