I stand flag in hand to show my pride

That’s not the part of me that’s been denied

Childless not by choice

LGBTQIA+ I could hide that voice

With this though I do have a choice

A minority within a minority

Which letter represents me?

Does it matter?

When I’ve discovered the letters CNBC

I hate that word infertility

As I struggle with my own reality

Trying to keep the grief at bay

All those years wasted away

Has bought me here today

Into this space

I’ve read about this comparison

CNBC and LGBTQIA+

Coming out – I want to shout

Please don’t ask me that

Do you have children?

Where’s the flag I fly for that?

Can I find pride inside of my pain?

Can’t even say their names

My unborn children

As I think of you

Maybe you’re in the rainbow too

I’d be proud I know I would

As you stand flag in hand to show your pride.

Suz

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