Give Me Time

I know friend my first hesitation hurt badly

And I saw the pain in your eyes from my questions.

I know you needed a hug then, quite frankly

But instead, I gave you cowardly suggestions.

I know the time has passed and I don’t live that moment

But for you, time doesn't change as you suffer in silence.

I know your forgiveness came as atonement

For our friendship moves on in full vehemence.

I Know they say Love thy neighbor as thy self

But now how do I love those who hate you.

I know your heart is on a closed closet shelf

Crying out to love freely like everyone else too.

I know you live a life masked by sarcasm

To protect yourself from mockery and intolerance.

I know you put up a false enthusiasm

For a world that judges with no consequence.

I know the time for realization is creeping near

So heed my plea and let your resistance not fade away

Give me time once again to change this world for you my dear

Don’t lose hope for I want you to be happy and not gray

Living