The Pride Flame

The Pride Flame courtesy of UUA.org

By Linda lee Franson

 We light this flame
 to ignite our hearts and minds—
 the spark of knowledge that enlightens,
 the shimmering hope that burns,
 the blazing love that engulfs our actions,
 the bonfire of our commitment.

 We light this flame for those
 who celebrate themselves
 who fear
 who hope
 who persevere
 who stand on the side of love for all.

 We light this flame
 for those who have been ridiculed,
 that they may find peace;
 for those who have fought to marry,
 that they may celebrate;
 for those who live in uncertainty in the world,
 that they may have hope.

 We light this flame
 to renew our commitment
 that no one shall ever again
 suffer for the right to love.

 We light this flame
 to celebrate our kaleidoscope of diversity:
 working, loving, and living on the side of love.
 For this, we light this flame.

About the Author
 Linda lee FransonLinda is a writer and editor who lives in California with a horse, a goat, and her best-dog friend Daisy. As a member of the Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, she serves as a worship associate and the Fellowship librarian.
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