They tell us to love
Who we want to love
and aspire happiness
But then you hear them say
no darling, you can't love him
you're a boy

Who are they
To tell us who to love?
Because love is a strong desire
Of someone

They weren't beside him
At 3 in the morning
Watching his chest rise
As he inhale
Or the way his heart beats
Faster whenever I hug him

They weren't with me
Watching him cry
Because of a tv show
He grew to love

And surely
They haven't seen
His quiet strength
As he held my hand
During my darkest times

So tell me why and how
Can society dictate
Who to love
If they haven't seen
What makes the person lovely

Because we can't pick
Who we love
Nor can we stop the desire