This is for the couples
That found love in a world
That doesn’t accept their love.
“Tradition” keeps the parents
From loving their own children
Simply because
They kiss the same sex.

This is for the couples
That found love in a world
That pretends like racism
Does not exist.
A black woman and white man
Cannot hold hands in public
Without the criticism
Of racists and supremacists
Simply because
Their skin doesn’t match.

This is for the couples
That found love in a world
Called the internet.
They meet on a website
But live oceans apart.
Society doesn’t take
Their relationship seriously
Because their love takes place
On a small illuminated screen.
They can never hold each other
Simply because
A plane ticket is too expensive.

This is for the couples
Who’s love
Is either forbidden
Rejected
Or forgotten.

This is for the couples
Who can never
Be a couple.