A People Place -- William J. Crockett

             If this is not a place where tears are understood,
                    Where do I go to cry?
             If this is not a place where my spirits can take wing,
                    Where do I go to fly?
            If this is not a place where my questions can be asked,
                Where do I go to seek?
            If this is not a place where my feelings can be heard,
                Where do I go to speak?
            If this is not a place where you’ll accept me as I am,
                Where can I go to be?
            If this is not a place where I can try to learn and grow,
                Where can I be just me?  
 
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