(inspired by the legalization of gay marriage in the United States– June 2015)
Pride
Love sins for all the wrong reasons.
but we know,
they know,
He knows
that it’s all about waking up
and seeing your loved one’s face
next to yours,
freckled like coffee drops
across the bridge of the nose—
lashes curled like daffodils
that remind you of how rich
the wild sun streamed
through the window,
pressed between glass
and sky
in your lover’s eyes,
watching the rainbow
glow on pillars, on flags
that marched in unity
through streets paved in victory,
outside the window-
less room that once held you
apart with its walls in silence,
in shame for loving love in the first place:
because in the end,
Love wins
for all the right reasons.
© Rebecca Goes Rendezvous, 2022
Where was it? I always want to join this kind of parade so I can experience it. Beautiful poem!
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This was from Lyon several years ago. I think Long Beach is having one in July, so you could see it then, as it should be close to home for you!
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Thanks for the information, I will ask my friend to confirm.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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What a beautifully written poem Rebecca, I enjoyed reading it very much.
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Thanks, Marion! Wishing you a wonderful Pride Month. 😊
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Very nice poem, Rebecca.
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Thank you! And thank you for reading!
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What a beautiful poem, I really enjoyed it!
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Thank you so much for reading!
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Such a lovely poem, Rebecca! There are many different types of love, romantic love, parental love, and sibling love, it is the glue that holds us all together and makes life worth living. Happy Pride Month 🙂 Aiva xx
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Exactly so! I appreciate your contribution to the discussion on love, Aiva. Have a wonderful Pride Month!
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It’s a beautiful poem. Speaks to the heart.
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Yes, it’s a personal one for me. Thanks for reading!
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well written Rebecca. it happened here a few years later, thankfully.
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Yes, I heard of Australia’s, too. It’s wonderful to hear that the world’s becoming more accepting!
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Beautiful poem, Rebecca!
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Thank you so much, Darlene. Happy Pride Month!
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Beautiful poem, Rebecca, very intimate. I love the image of the wild sun streaming through the window. Happy Pride Month! I always think of the people for whom change (the world having become more accepting), did not come soon enough. And that saddens me.
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It is tragic, and to be frank, the world is still changing, as there remains a lot of work to be done to combat homophobia, racism, sexism, etc. It’s an ever-present process, but little by little, things are getting better. Despite the bad, there’s still hope! Thanks for your insightful comment, Leighton. 🙂
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Such a beautiful poem Rebecca! I enjoyed reading x
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Thank you for stopping by!
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Really fantastic poem. The words were drawing a beautiful sunsplashed scene of the beloved on the pillow. Yes, love won for all the right reasons.
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Thank you so much, Rebecca. …and love continues to win! Happy Pride Month. 🙂
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Rebecca, this poem is so beautiful and touching. We all need to love in so many ways, and to respect the ways in which others love each other. Thanks for this!
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Exactly so! Thank you for contributing to the conversation. Love wins every day!
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Love doesn’t sin. People do by not allowing the definition of love to be about love. Lovely thoughts Rebecca, well done.
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Very true! By building tolerance and acceptance in the world, we make the definition of love to be more than just what the so-called “conventional” way is. I appreciate your thoughts!
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You are such a great poet Rebecca. We have this Pride Parade here too.
Anita
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That’s awesome! I hope you have a wonderful (and safe) time!
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Beautiful poem. Happy Pride, Rebecca!
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Thanks, Camden! Happy Pride to you, too. 😊
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💕💕💕🌈🌈🌈
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🤧😭🥲💫 So Beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes. Incredible, Love this. Stay Shining
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Thank you! I’m glad the poem touched you. 😊
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I heard there is a pride parade in San Diego on July 16. I will be there to take some pictures. Do you think you will be there? Just curious. 😊
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Unfortunately, I won’t, but I hope you have a lot of fun!
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Amazing.
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strong!!
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