Hi so I wrote this poem

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I live in a closet 

Too afraid to come out

I hate it in here

But I'm filled with self-doubt

I want to come out

But it's worse out there 

I peer through a crack 

Able only to stare

The part of me that's out 

Is one tiny toe

The toe loves it out there

And it wants to grow

The rest of me's scared 

But it wants to break free

I've locked myself up

But I long for the key

I'm far too afraid

Though I try to be brave

I know others' battles

Are far more grave

I keep myself safe

By hiding away

I'm not ready now

But maybe someday

If you're in a closet

And you're out there too

I hope you remember:

I'm rooting for you

If you can't tell this is about being a closeted queer 

Hope this made you're day better!

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