Unashamed (repost)
I will not apologize
For my sex
For my flesh
For the curves
Of my drive
Any more
Than I would
Be ashamed
Of my being alive
I will not be sorry
For my shy
For my discreet
For the tamed
Heartbeat
Any more
Than I would
Be ashamed
Of my becoming me
I will not conceal
All my sparks
All my steel
The molten me
That fire reveals
Any more
Than I would
Be ashamed
Of learning how to feel
I will not feign forlorn
For the buds
For the thorns
For the changes
I have worn
Any more
Than I would
Feel ashamed
For my having been born
Not anymore
-a.r.
Painting: The Unashamed by Pamela Wilson
Reposted for my brother who has been an inspiration to me because he has been so bravely unashamed of who he is. Happy Birthday dear brother, may you continue to live your life without shame…as much as is humanly possible. That is my wish for you this year.
sometimesihatemycat 
I adore this for a million reasons.
Perhaps my gratitude can make it a million and one, only kidding. But seriously, thank you.
Such s tease. Smiles.
Not so much a tease, but perhaps a little too silly for my own good.
I’ll take either.
Laughing.