I See You
This is for those who hide their true identities behind masks of fake smiles
I see you!
For those who are not free to be who they want to be, always bending to societal rules
I see you!
This is for those who cannot behave in certain ways publicly, always conscious of the public eye
I see you too!
For those whose fears always stare them in the eye with sorrow-stained faces
I see you!
This is for those who find it hard to fit into social circles, no matter the acts they put up
I see you!
For those who are relegated to a hated minority, waiting to be beaten, and shamed
I see you!
This is for those who cannot express their love freely and ordinarily like everyone else
I see you too!
For those who cannot be with who they desire, in the way they want
I see you!
This is for those who cannot be their real selves around family and friends
I see you!
For those who are living the lie, gradually forgetting who they are
I see you!
This is for those wallowing in bitterness and self-hatred, by-products of rejection
I see you!
For those who wish that they are some other persons, or born in other climes
I see you too!
This is for those who can only have the life they want in dreams and wishes
I see you!
For those whose phones and other electronic gadgets must always be password-protected
I see you!
This is for those whose browser histories must always be cleared
I see you!
For those with statuses their governments have democratically criminalized and illegalized
I see you!
This is for those destined for the hot fiery flames of hell and damnation
I see you!
For those whose acts of love are aberrations and abomination to the sight and hearing of others
I see you!
This is for those who have been disowned and ostracized because they are different
I see you!
For those who cannot hold hands on the mall’s escalator when going to the movies
I see you!
For those seared and lacquered with scars from the ruthlessness of the righteous ones
I see you too!
I see it all, because I feel it all.
I see you all, because I am one of you.
You are never alone in this.
The struggles never end. They are renewed each new day
But we shall never give up
We are who we are!
By Masked Man
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25 Comments
ArabianPrincess
October 22, 07:03I see you. The struggle has just begun.
P.S: a very big thank you to the KD family who commented on my December article about leavin home. I stayed and today, I’m convocating from the University. Thanks once again!
Pink Panther
October 22, 07:05This is good. Congrats. Everything good will come to you, AP.
pete
October 22, 07:07Congratulations, dear. Aim high, never settle for less.
PETROVICH
October 22, 09:49Congratulations Dear, this is the beginning of greater good to come….
Chizzie
October 22, 10:27Congrats! Glad you stuck with common sense and didn’t follow the pseudo liberals here and the post modern wannabes. I remember one in particular referring to family as being overrated, I mean what a stupid thing to say.
Good for you.
posh6666
October 22, 11:58Wow big congrats tough times dont last tough people do.So happy for you atleast onto d next level,nysc things make sure u get away from home this 1 year and just breath,have fun and just live ur life.Hopefully u dont get posted to some remote part of naija.
Dennis Macaulay
October 22, 07:48Masked Man for that big nyash….I see you!
**cycles off**
Jon Snow
October 22, 10:06Big Yansh where??? The belle cancels the Yansh so its null and void. ????
Lothario
October 22, 18:06Lol….. You had to be messy sha….
michael
October 23, 00:38hahahahahahahaha…..
michael
October 23, 00:39hahahahahahahaha…..
you no well at all.
Sinnex
October 22, 08:33‘I see it all, because I am one of you’
Beautiful!
Max
October 22, 08:34Awwwww.. Who knew you had such in you.
I see you too #NeytiriStyle
Delle
October 22, 09:03This is for those twerking to their mirrors and bathrooms only…I see you!
Ok thanks for seeing dear. Bye!
PETROVICH
October 22, 09:51How about sharing the twerking for the delight of those who might be interested here on KD. *askingformypeaceofmind*
Delle
October 22, 11:03Really wish I could. The publicity won’t be so shabby. Lol
But how? That’s the question
PETROVICH
October 22, 11:20Just ask Pinky how, he sure will come up with a bright idea…or better still, there could be a “my twerk is better than yours” contest
PETROVICH
October 22, 09:53This is really inspiring…..Kudos to you MM
To those who have to lie about visiting their Dad so that they can attend LGBT party……I see you
Chizzie
October 22, 11:31Pinky please, why was my comment deleted? I don’t understand whats going on?
iamcoy
October 22, 14:34Attaboi!!
kacee
October 22, 16:37WOW, omg sweetie pie this is lovely *kisses* do and come back o this bed is too cold hehehehehe.
Delle
October 22, 18:38Naughty gurl!
Oluwadamilare Okoro
October 22, 19:19To those preparing to take a peek outta the closet …. I see you.
Pink Panther
October 22, 19:49Hehehehee. From where? Aren’t your closet doors shut?
Oluwadamilare Okoro
October 22, 20:35Oh pinky, they are very shut… But its beginning to suffocate me, so I wanna open the mahagany doors a lil for fresh air. But u know how heavy mahogany doors can be. *sigh*