NOT MY NORMAL

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He came to me

He was my neighbor

He's gay

They we're a couple

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He had left him

He was heartbroken

He wanted to talk with me

So I listened

.

I enjoy talking with him

About groceries and music

But never about his normal

Because it is just not my normal

.

I t's not that I didn't like him

I just couldn't deny what I believe

I am called to love him

But not to always agree with him

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So I listened

As he cried and spoke

I did not really understand

Why he came to me

When he knew

That it's not my normal

.

I hugged him tight

I did not know what to say

Feeling a bit guilty

For not knowing what to say

.

I could not deny

That I would have react differently

If only he was a she

So I held him in silence

.

Thank you for listening

I know you're conflicted

But you're still there

.

I'm sorry, I said

What for?, he said

And again in silence

.

Then it was his turn to hug me tight

I will not force you, he whispered

To change what you believe

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And then he left

I love him evenmore

Though his normal is not my normal