Acceptance
Support
When I'm on the floor crying
And I just can't stop
I call on my friends
They stand by me
They come in little groups
One might ask what is wrong
The other will hug me tight
They surround in warmth and happiness
Tease me tell I smile
Tell I'm giggling
They joke around and keep me moving
They let me open up
And be myself
No shame
No fear
Nothing but love
My friends are my roots
They anchor me
Keep me from collapsing
I will never leave them
And may they never leave me
This poem is about:
Me
My family
My community
