A Truth I Do Not Fear

There's a secret, deep within my soul. A secret so amazing, within myself I've lost control. How can I tell you, will our lives change? There is a profound truth within, one of impending range. I fear your reactions, so I stand timid. Will you show love, or look at me livid? I fear being shunned, which will cause remorse. I pray for compassion, accepting my chosen course. I know I am young, this is so true. This is a decision, I never shall rue. Anxiety builds, progressing further along. How can I tell you? Am I in the wrong? I can bare no longer, what's been building within. Mom, Dad, look at me please, for a new life I will begin. You may not understand, the choice I have made. I know I am only 19, yet my path has been layed. This here is Grace, and she is my love. with her I am safe, on the wings of a dove. She is everything to me, including my soulmate. I met her by chance, under guidance of fate. I hold Grace's hand, in anticipation of this, Mom...Dad..., We are getting married. And silence....My girlfriend and I have talked many times about how we would tell our parents once we got engaged, and to this day, we still don't know. We're not afraid of their reaction, but of their lack of one. Will they even care? Time will only tell. Written October 23rd, 2001 © on Oct 23 2001 04:34 AM PST   17 • 0 • 10