I Refuse

You try
To abide
But then
You stride
And hide
The truth
With smiles

You do
And say
And follow
Their ways
Just to appease
Their grace

They may be blind
Within the lines
But I know
The truth

Unchained I am
Forever's
The Plan
You could
Have known
The Truth

For I refuse
This abuse
That you hide
Within your plight

You attack
And I'll fight
All Through the night
Forever to keep my flame
Burning Bright


I Refuse
by: David Angel

I dedicate this poem to the people who fight for my rights as a gay latino man, and also as an American. Your courage has given me the strength to accept myself and not be afraid of the world beyond my door. Because we should never be afraid of our government. They should be afraid of its people. I may have been born after stonewall, but with your bravery I can be proud of who I am in this beautiful messed up world. For you are my true heroes.