we are born into this universe
for reasons unknown
unaware and unfazed by
our insignificant presence in a
seemingly infinite sea of stars
while our tangible assets do have meaning
it is through
compassion,
kindness,
love,
caring,
and cherishing others
that we can truly
cause ripples across space time
and leave a perpetual mark
on this little rock
we call home
- let us strive to celebrate and respect the diversity of identities that make us all unique and reject labels that deprive us our full humanity