I Need You Poem by Tashi Coote

Mother how can I tell you?

 that I am bi 

would you turn your back

 and walk away?

 for I was the little girl you 
 use to hug and tuck in bed, 

for I do not feel shame 
 but want you to love me the same,

 people look at me with only shame 
 for my life is not the same 

for love comes in many different ways

 and I am hoping you could understand 
 and love me the same

 for I am the little girl you use to tuck in bed.. 
 

So please don't walk away 
 and hold me in your arms 

and tell me you can understand

 for I can not take life 
 if you turn your back and walk away

 for life is already hard
because I am bi

 and people and my family cannot understand, 

but I do need you to stand by my side 
 and give me strength,

 for I am still your little girl
who needs 
 you in so many ways..