We watch you
With open eyes
We see you
Where others are blind
We love you for who you are
While others hate the differences
that stands apart

We know what they say
Hear their lies
Lies you see as truth
Remember these words
Never forget
No matter what they may think
What they may whisper
They do not know
They do not want to understand
The truth that we know
That those who matter understand

You are sunshine
in the darkest night
You are laughter
on the saddest day
You are brave
where others despair
You are clever
beyond compare
You are beautiful
as the setting sun
Your smile brings joy
like a new day’s dawn

Never forget
What I speak
For you are not alone
We are here
And we will never leave
We are here
We will be everything you need

Copyright 2023 Heidi Barnes