Aspire

What do I aspire to be? A part of the declaration that starts with We.

We too are people of the United States, yet part of this country so many hates.

They carry banners that say we should die. No wonder so many live in a lie.

As long as I remember, I have been gay. Yet many insist, not born this way.

What do I aspire to be? An equal citizen in this country, the land of the free.

No harm have I cause to the world or mankind. If you took time to know, a good man you would find.

It is not my right, to judge or to hate. Yet you think yourself fit, to decide my fate.

If I were to die in my sleep tonight, by law my partner would have no right.

To decide matters as your spouse would, a right you take for granted, I wish I could.

So what do I aspire to be? A productive American for all to see.

So much love and passion I have in my soul. I won’t let your actions, have a toll.

I will struggle til I am where I need be. An equal citizen in this country, the land of the free.