I will not waste one syllable
Tattoo it on my tongue
spray paint it to my eyelids
and brand it into my guts
For life is too short and
the hours too few and
the cause too consuming
to waste energy
regressing to an animal state

For I am pure and
you are pure

Way down
past the gunk that comes with having eyes -
the torch is still burning
beauty doesn't lie

Forget your past
and bring your heart to today
Have a hug for a thug
or a talk with a bug
But whatever you do
don't be affraid
to step outside the gates of the crowd
and say it
once and for all, out loud
I am here and I am proud

08/18/2003

Posted on 08/18/2003
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