Less

    I am not less because I am different.
I am not less because my views vary from yours.
I am not less because my experiences are not like yours.
I am not less because my choices are not ones you would make.
    Or have had to make.
        Or will ever make.

    I am not less because I am different.
I am not less because my interests aren’t the same.
I am not less because my words don’t match yours.
I am not less because my path is its own.
    Exposed.
        Diverse.

    I am not less because I am different.
I am not less because I am outspoken.
I am not less because I appreciate dissemblance.
I am not less because of my appearance
    My dress
        And my makeup.

    I am not less because I am different.
I am not less because my beliefs are not symmetrical to yours.
I am not less because my relationships are intimate.
I am not less because I choose to live
    Openly
        And risk to learn.

    I am not less because I am different.
I am not
    Less
        Loved.

LG


This song came to mind just before I started writing.

Artist: Third Day
Album: Wherever You Are
Song: Carry My Cross

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K_Ny_oUtL0

As long as I remember
I've been walking through the wilderness
Praying to the Father
And waiting for my time
I've come here with a mission
And soon I'll give my life for this world

I'm praying in the garden
And I'm looking for a miracle
I find the journey hard but
It's the reason I was born
Can this cup be passed on
Lord, I pray your will be done
In this world

So I'll carry my cross
And I'll carry the shame
To the end of the road
Through the struggle and pain
And I'll do it for love
No, it won't be in vain
Yes, I'll carry my cross
And I'll carry the shame

I feel like I'm alone here
And I'm treated like a criminal
The time has come for me now
Even though I've done no wrong
Father, please forgive them
They know not what they've done
In this world

Three more days and I'll be coming back again
Three more days and I'll be coming back again 

So I'll carry my cross
And I'll carry the shame
To the end of the road
Through the struggle and pain
And I'll do it for love
No, it won't be in vain
Yes, I'll carry my cross
And I'll carry the shame 

Oh, I'll carry my cross
And I'll carry the shame