To My Twelve Year Old Self

To my twelve year old self
whose gender was nearly a uniform worn,
whose mind was soon to be blown.

To you I say thank you
for finding joy in who you are
for finding peace in yourself and your God.

Thank you for believing
if nothing else in a spirit of love
that overpowers.

The road ahead will leave scars
but you already started claiming ownership of yourself,
learning that God lives in the blank spaces.

You were made with divinity in mind.
Get ready to embrace it.

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Words: Yani Burgos
Image: Blake Bronstad
Music: Dead Combo