Acceptance!

When you've been where I've been 

Seen the things that I've seen 

Heard the words I've been told 

You'd then consider why I'm so bold 

If you walked where I'd trodden 

In the steps I have taken 

With the shame and the grace 

And the dirt on my face 

You would have an understanding 

Of why I am this woman 

Who is kind, just and forgiving 

To those who have mistreated me 

And why I do not judge you or the person standing next to you 

For we are all the same 

Here playing the same game 

Being taunted, teased and misunderstood 

By those we thought of as brother or sisterhood 

Being lied to, deceived and victimized 

By those we love 

We cannot hide 

The tears that lie upon my  cheeks 

Once were rivers 

Now are creeks 

My life has changed 

And so have I 

No need to weep

No need to sigh 

My steps I take now

Are leading me home 

No need to wander 

No need to roam 

No more anger 

No more distrust 

I'm now the new me! 

Acceptance is a must!

Written 18/3/16