Poem: What is PRIDE?

PRIDE

Learning to love ourselves, when you wanted us to bleed to death.

Love wins and love conquers all.

PRIDE

Standing up, over and over again, after you nock us down.

Showing up to educate this prejudice world.

PRIDE

Knowing that we are not invisible, even if you try to erase us!

Existing even when you claim we can not.

PRIDE

Growing and thriving, even without the love that everyone else receives.

Reaching for the sun, and blooming in the night.

PRIDE

Helping other LGBTQIA+ people when this world is so cruel.

Raising you up, when they nock you down too.

PRIDE

Finding Peace, Serinity, and Light in their darkness.

Knowing that God loves us, no matter what their hate says!

By Mx. Anunnaki Ray Marquez

June, 28th 2025

For June Pride Month 2025

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