There was a rainbow in the sky

and a rainbow across the calendar.

It’s June; pride month.

I watch my rainbow flag ripple in the wind.

If there is anyone around here that is alone and can’t show who they are,

There is an ally who lives here.

I’m your neighbor, an advocate, I’ll be your family if you have none.

 

There was a black lives matter sticker on my car-

it’s a little damaged from wear and tear;

and there is a black lives matter sign in my heart.

It’s 2021, racism should be dead.

I watch as people glance at my car.

If there is anyone around here who is mistreated because of skin color and can’t find love,

There is an ally here.

I’m your neighbor, an advocate, I’ll be your family if you have none.

 

There is a no tolerance for bullying rule wherever you go.

Sometimes it’s as if there is small print, excusing bullying

but not when you enter my world.

I can’t stand someone being hurt.

I read stories and my heart breaks.

If there is anyone here who is being bullied, reach out, tell.

There is an ally who will stand up for you.

I’m your neighbor, an advocate, I’ll be your family if you have none.

 

There is stigma and judgment around mental illness.

Sometimes those who suffer can’t get help or speak up.

They feel alone in the hell their mind has become.

Writing helps me stay sane.

If there is anyone that is a prisoner of their own mind, write, scream, open up.

There is an ally who will listen and be there for you.

I’ll be your ears, on your team, rooting for you and sitting with you in the dark.