birds of a different feather

though you may be different than me
and sometimes I won't understand
I hope you feel acceptance
I hope that you are free

to follow a separate and beautiful way
yet still be a integral part of my life
I hope that you feel welcome
I hope have your say

even if others won't choose to hear
for fear that change may happen
I hope that you feel trust
I hope your path is clear

to take wing and soar so far above
with birds of a different feather
I hope you feel lasting peace
I hope know true love

Pops 2015