beyond all the ways

you are dissected:

the labels,

the identifiers,

the accolades,

the rumors,

the adjectives,

the adverbs,

the slangs,

and the slurs,

you are a whole

human being

with a consciousness,

an essence,

a soul

that is your own

alone

and thus, you are

extremely valuable

and deserving of love

just for being you.

believe this.

it is true.

Blown to blitz

I have no more

words for a world

that perpetuates

children being

blown to blitz.

footstep back

The footstep back

to let someone pass

is a grace that will

change your perspective.