B - An Apology

For me, you are no traitor.

Anyone who can look at the shrinking box

of shriveled emotions and step away

deserves no disrespect.

I cannot speak for the community

of hypocritical headline chasers,

but know that you are still

a part of my community, my home.

I cannot pretend to erase

all the wrongs done against

you and your similarly lettered family, 

but I can my offer a simple apology.

I would never beg for forgiveness,

it is not my place, but I will offer

a shaky hand in hopes for a steady

wall formed from rainbow splattered bricks.

We have washed you away

and treated you as they

treat us and I just hope that

we can pull you back.