I Am,,,

I Am... Calvin L. Genereux I am an infant... The world around me is full of joys, Bigger ones like me make funny sounds And faces to amuse me. Every moment is an adventure, I learn colours an words but Only one thing stands out. Mommy... Today she holds my hand as I take step after step. I stumble at first but she is there, She supports me and coos encouragement As I take baby steps into the world. I am a child... The world changes around me now, I realize that I can't simply Complain to get my way anymore. People still make a fuss over me; Over how handsome I look or How much I have grown up. And still once constant remains. Mom... Today she holds my hands again as I step into a new threshold; School. I sob and plea but she assures me That everything will be okay As I take baby steps into the door. I am a tween... I hate the label the world gave us, No longer a child I am often asked To act my age by those older. I have learned so much, Always learning new things from All of the people around me. But now only one thing is certain; Change... My body changes and I feel new things, To my friends I am much the same But at the same time oh so different. I put on a facade to please them But never let my true feelings show, As I step into a web of lies and deception. I am a teen... I have experienced many thing, I've had people die and felt The crushing pain of loss. I've learned oh so much, I have felt true love and Worked at banishing my greatest enemy; Fear... I will be going out on a date tonight, I really love the person I am going out with But am afraid to hold his hand in public. When he kisses me it reassures me, As I take my first steps out of the closet. I am a man... I no longer fear difference or change, I no longer have to worry about What other people will think of me. I have become successful in life, I am with my true love and have gained The acceptance of the only person who mattered; Mother... Today is my wedding day, My mom walks me proudly with Tears in her eyes to the man I love. The world is not a forgiving place, We have to learn to get over our fear and live our lives. As I take a great leap forward with my love.