KarMel Scholarship 2009
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Special Judges Award “Gay Pride” By Maggie Moore - PA
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Description of Submission: “Poem expressing the pride I feel about a gay friend.” - Maggie
Biography: Maggie will be attending the University of Delaware. She hopes to major in business or Fashion Merchandising. In her spare time, she like to doe poetry and artwork and taking art classes.
Why Karen and Melody Liked It: It was nice to hear the support that a good friend can bring to an LGBT friend. Maggie showed her sensitivity in understanding how hard her friends battles were, in dealing with LGBT issues.
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“Gay Pride” I am proud
of you. And I am
not sure if I say that enough, but please know that I mean it. I am proud
of the way you walk. With your
head held high, Even when
people whisper behind you. I am proud
of the way you break down stereotypes, Challenging
prejudices and falsehoods every day. I am proud
of the way you keep your cool When
someone makes a rude comment about you, Or calls
you a derogatory name. I am proud
of the way you comforted your mother When she
cried after you first came out to her, Even though
no one would have blamed you If you were
upset with her too. I am proud
of the way you came out to me. I know that
took courage, And I know
that means you value our friendship enough Not to want
to keep secrets any longer. And I am
proud of the way that you never let anything stop you. Not the
stigma surrounding your sexuality, Not the
negativity of the people you know, Not the
battles you have to face every day. I am proud
of the way you keep living your life in joy. And I am
proud that you have given the world a chance to get to know you, And to know
the person who you are. |
Do you like this? Then feel free to send an email message to Maggie at: 1026mmoore@ymail.com