I have learned
that you are still
incredibly brave,
even if your
voice quivers and
your hands shake
when you tell them
who you are.
I have learned
that I deserve the same
freedom,
the same honesty,
that I fight
for others to have.
I have learned
valuable things from
my loneliness,
but taking the leap
and taking the risk
to find love, support,
and affirmation
has taught me
the most
about
limitless love.
august laperche 