She Stands, Fierce

She stands there, fierce, bathed in a rainbow glow

Flag waving behind her in the colours of her people

A warm hug of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet

Life, healing, sunlight, nature, art, serenity, and spirit

Accented by the hues of those still fighting to be heard

Baby blue, soft pink, brilliant white

The sir, the lady, those yet to discover their true self

Supporting them all, unwavering, unquestioning, wholly accepting

She stands there, fierce, defending her star

The star of creation, of power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy, and justice

“We belong here too”, she cries, desperate to receive the acceptance she gives so willingly

Tears travel down her cheeks as she stands there, fierce, heckles washing over her

Still she marches on, step by step, strength to strength

Forever battling to be seen, to be heard, to be accepted, to be loved

A force of nature stronger than the wind, more beautiful than the sea

My inspiration

Fighting for those unable to tell their stories, for those yet to speak their truth

She stands there, fierce.