Like I Do

I wonder if German sympathizers  
ones who risked their lives  
to hide Jews  
felt like I do now  
watching history  
circle back 'round  
 
Did compassionate colonials  
feel the same  
toward Native Americans
my sacred ancestors  
 
Or benevolent individuals  
for the LGBTQ+ community  
with a mind wise enough  
to know we don't choose  
who we Love  
because Love is Love  
and leads only the worthy
feel like I do  
 
Those who are different  
in race, heritage  
and religious belief  
will always be present  
to test our charity  
 
Why are some so afraid  
of others living their lives  
from the heart  
far away from skin or creed  
 
Unless they're miserable  
and desperate for company  
trapped in their fear-  
based hypocrisy