Sage One

 
today I lay down my weapons of war
my paranoia and prejudice cast aside
in my heart a peacemaker
 
I don't like division
to hate what you don't understand is easy
to learn the language of love takes a deep personal investment
 
daggers are easily thrown
but you can't call back the damage done
even when you know down deep the truth
 
I admit my pride has hurt me
it has kept me from the light that would heal me
I never want to admit I am wounded
so I stay in the cold stubbornly
an outsider to wisdom
starving and yet refusing the bounty served on the table
 
I can't trust myself
so please don't trust me
it hurts to admit I'm not strong enough yet to be who I really am
 
I'm slowly evolving in understanding
my mind is clearing
today I take steps to claim my freedom
I will be who I am no matter what others may think
 
I see beauty on both sides of the great divide
I won't hate just because it's easiest
to really know yourself takes work
to love others wholly is a commitment
 
I have silently admired from afar but not said a word
Sage One sacred to my heart always