by Adrian Owens

Created on: December 10, 2009

I had always hoped

A kind and handsome knight

Would rescue me from the

Dark and scary world of

Loneliness and confusion.

Fantasies learned in childhood

Was my desired reality.

I had always hoped

To be loved for who I am

Not some mythical creature

Displayed in fashion magazines

Or some man’s unattainable fantasy.

Being confident

If they truly got to know me

They would love me.

I had always hoped

To be respected for my knowledge

My kindness and generosity

Only to learn people will hate you

Because you display those traits.

I had always hoped

That mankind would do better

In their relationships with one another

In changing their negative behavior

In striving for peace.

I still do hope.

I will always hope.

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