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You will be known
by the color of your skin
and the size of your pant.

You will be labeled as
too ugly and too short.

You will be called
‘yeah, but...’
over and over again.

Even still, you are worthy.
Your heart.
Your smile.
Your grace
and goodness.
You’re worth it, damn it.

From the top of your head
to the soles of your feet.

In every measure
of promise
and in the beauty
of all release.

Your body is worthy.

Your energy is worthy.

Your voice is worthy.

You. Being here.
Worthy.

I see you, beloved.
Every mark and tear;
mask and fear.
Life and Light.
Joy and Sorrow.
Grace and Pain
Mercy and Love.

You are.