(note: this is going to be a personal outlook on my experiences of the Pride Parade; the experience is different for everyone who comes and sees it)
the dawn breaks I prepare myself for the war coming ahead donning the most liberal shirt I own along with hidden rainbow bracelets I breathe. in and out and make my way onto the battleground my friend, nervous yet unafraid comes with me, inside the rainbow frame that encompasses the thousands of people coming today lit up in all the colours of a kaleidoscope and filled with thoughts of home we step out into the streets lined with the history of those who finally made it and see the banners that made our legacy; others have looked at this flag and found hope. freedom. thousands flood the streets, smiles everywhere I am reminded that for some, this is the only place they can finally be in full view underneath the sun, everyone is the same and free to celebrate who they are the wind of change flows through our veins as memorable music breaks through the air, with cheers loud as the music itself eyes and hands outstretched at the fantastic displays previously tucked under unseen eyes and looking up at the ceiling wondering if it gets better hands intertwined, a home built between two hearts judging eyes and disapproving stares even though it’s 2018 and everything changes yet stays the same the people marching regardless of the consequences are no longer running away from their existences no matter who you are, you are always valid and real. I look at the people around me, the energy fizzing into a tangible being, topped with the highest heels I can see it’s not the first time I have visited nor it will be last the rainbow flag flying, a stand against oppression and despite everything, we still exist regardless of the hate that is thrown at us I smile and relish the feeling of waving my flag up high, a person coming into being and its existence undisputed and rooted firmly into the ground as others before me has come and seen this sight.
for others it is just a parade, a bit of fun but I know all too well the importance of its existence it’s okay to be you
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