Break Free

By R. T. Garner

In the shadows, a tale unfolds,

Of a family with hearts that were once bold,

But fear lurked within, and beliefs took hold,

As they placed their son upon a box, so cold.

Diagnoses and labels marked his name,

But within his spirit burned a vibrant flame,

Yet, they bound him tight, their hearts aflame,

For not only his issues but also he was gay.

Oh, how they limited his every stride,

With walls of doubt, his dreams denied,

But internally aware he couldn’t hide,

For he was more than titles, a soul untried.

For in all of us, a story lies,

Beyond the labels, beyond the guise,

We are more than limitations in disguise,

Let us break free, let our true selves rise.

Oh, family dear, release your fears,

Embrace the truth, relinquish the tears,

For your son, yearns to spread his wings,

To soar above the doubts that within him cling.

For love knows no limits, nor does it abide,

By social norms, bigotry, or pride,

It outlasts the limits we dare to confide,

So let go of your views, and allow love to decide.

Together, let us shatter the chains,

That confines our souls and causes such pain,

For we are people of value, not just in name,

It’s time to cease the conditions and set hearts aflame.

For in the end, what truly matters most,

Is the love and support that we can boast,

So break free from the box, let go of the host,

For we are becoming of anything, let’s raise a toast.

To a future where love knows no bounds,

Where we break free from society’s mounds,

Let us embrace the truth, let joy resound,

For we are more than titles, we are profound.