Pride
a Poem by Raquel Swann
There was a time
before
when I didn’t understand
the word
I navigated life through the eyes
of others
They never knew me
I never knew me
A lifelong search for my place
amongst the stars
My purpose, my destiny, my mantra
I’ve learned to understand
this word
to finally be proud of who I am
a newfound respect for those
who’ve traveled the road before me
and arrived at their final destination
Who I am you ask?
I would tell you now and forever
I am full of pride
I am finally proud of
who I am
and I don’t give a fuck
what you think.
