Unmasked
For years I wore a mask
to hide my secret self.
It had a smile upon its face
and never frowned.
As time passed by I asked myself,
"Why should I hide?"
I am who I am,
and no one can take that from me.
They could raise me up
or tear me down,
but I will never allow them to take away my:
pride
compassion
love.
I took off the mask many years ago,
and I still smile for all the world to see.
I will love who I see fit,
not who society deems correct.
My heart is mine to give to whomever I choose,
no matter what:
gender
religion
race
body type
intelligence.
What I know to be true is that,
love is love,
and I will love who I choose.