Passion-

The passion of mankind.

Not simply mere love, but desire.

Yearning to breathe free;

To put into action our hopes!

To not just exist, but live!

It is in literature, we are awakened.

Yet, frightened, we run.

With our tail between our legs,

cowering at the notion of life.

Scared of all it offers. No more!

Grasp it! Let it seep into your flesh,

and ignite you into action!

Become a slave to passion;

Succumb to the raw and wicked desire-

To live.

I revel, in myself.

Soaking in my every flaw.

Falling in love with -and exploring- the taboo;

allowing others to do the same,

regardless of gender or race.

recognizing and forgiving ingrained behaviors.

Growing into all I will.

Above all- falling in love,

with the girl in the glass.