Trust Me, It Gets Better
Trapped inside a darkness
You keep praying for some light
But it keeps on getting darker
With no relief in sight
No one understands you
You don’t understand yourself
You feel so fucking worthless
And there’s no one there to help
They pelt you with their insults
They shower you in pain
They beat you down to nothing
Over and over again
Each morning when you wake up
You know what you have to face
You wish you could just disappear
Get lost without a trace
You know that they will find you
No matter where you go
You wear your shame like a winter coat
With stains upon your soul
You feel as though you’re all alone
There’s no point in going on
They say you’re less than human
And your way of life is wrong
I’ve been inside your darkness
But one day I found my light
You just have to hold on
Never give up your fight
Be proud of who you are
Be strong inside your soul
Don’t let their hatred get inside
Of all that makes you whole
Chorus:
Trust me, it gets better
I know this for a fact
I’ve been down that darkened path you’re on
And I’m never going back
Trust me, it gets better
You will find your light
Just reach deep down inside yourself
And fight with all your might
Trust me, it gets better
Your beauty will shine through
You are exactly as God wants you to be
In His image there is YOU
William B. Whalen
October 5, 2010
For all the gay teenagers out there facing oppression and violence.
