Lost Pride

When you wake up to the sunshine
Feeling positive of the fresh dawn
Less expectant of the activities that would run through the day
That is valid pride.

When you can stand by your bed
Getting in your clothes and shoes
Feeling the ecstasy of refreshment
That is valid pride.

When you walk out of your home
Walking through the streets without fearing or caring
Looking forward and smiley
That is valid pride.

When you have to say "Hi. My name is blah"
Searching for opportunities and requests
Without looking at what you wear and how you walk
That is valid pride.

When you have to return to your house
Without the fear or feeling of being stalked and sied
Sitting comfortably back on your couch
That is valid pride.

When people won't have to say "hey man, you're so gay!"
Simply trying to flip your imaginary weaves
With some earthy, strong heels
That is valid pride.

When your parents would call you one day
Happily asking "my son, how's your husband?"
Feeling relieved and all
That is valid pride.

When you would on the streets
Bold to say "Hey, hottie! Can we date?"
With good sense of pleasure
That is valid pride.