April 26, 2019
Photo by Amy Raff
Two Moms
A Poem by Sydney Cropper
Two moms was once unheard of
the same gender shouldn’t be together for eternity
I was born into a loving family
but the world didn’t see
They saw two people who shouldn’t be
Schoolmates made jokes that hurt me
Saying I couldn’t be
Bullied for loving my moms
day by day
I grew stronger against the hate
I didn’t let their words hurt me
I was my own me
I was special and I knew
I was proud of my family
Everything my moms did was for me
I was their miracle baby
I was meant to be here
I am who I am because of them
Even though the kids at school tried to get to me
I was happy as can be
I knew I was loved endlessly
By the two people who meant the world to me
Throughout their lives they fought to be
then in June 2015 their lives changed forever
Gay marriage was legalized
They were able to be
I am the person I am today because of them
I was taught never to stop fighting
I was taught to never give in
I was taught to smile in dark times
because your happiness is your best weapon
I am a strong woman
I am independent
I fight for what’s right
I am who I am because my moms made me
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