Difference

Difference is not a separation.

It makes one stand out in a crowd,

But it isn't the cause of exclusion.

Owning difference is not a method that shrouds.

Differences are open doorways.

It leads one to travel into the unknown

And overwhelms with dismay.

Be patient and the path will be shown.

Difference is a quality to revere,

It offers guidance and resilience.

A journey often turned away out of fear;

Pursue it passionately to grow with diligence.

Difference is authenticity,

It is the mark of your soul.

A gem filled with purity;

A contribution to the world as a whole.