Steppin' Out
Image compliments of Michelle Arena, Kaleidoscope Studio The following is a statement that has been a long time coming. For the curious, an introduction to a me you maybe didn't know. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my best bud, Gordon, and to my family, for the love and support that have made this possible. Not everybody has a squad behind them, so I know how fortunate I am. First a bit of poetry. BI-cause I'm steppin' out at last Bi-cause the shadows do not suit me Will not dwell there anymore I've shown the pink, blue, purple door To my confusion, to my shame 'Cause B I is me, one and the same And I need you to see I'm R E A L In every way that I define it Love or hate me That's your choice But have no doubt 'bout what you're getting When I speak, when I do My words, my deeds never regretting Bi-cause from this day ever on I live to see my tribe arise With leveled eyes on our future Our truth prevailing over lies And myths that fuel our