From a Son to his Father:

Coming out is really scary.
The hardest thing I've had to do.
The biggest thing I've ever said,
And I trust telling you.

You may be gutted, I am expecting it though.
Even so I'd expect you to show
A little support through this chilling time,
But, I'd feel I have more support from a lemon and lime.

I have felt it like I was against the tide,
And I am hoping you'd come with your arms open wide.
I want you to bring me into your warm embrace,
For I will not be able to bear the shame on your face.

You have spoken to me at times too sharp and then also cool,
Oh how naive I am and such a fool,
I am thinking that you would be ok and smile,
Cause I don't want to see you lose it for a long while.

You may have thought you'd failed me by bringing me up alone,
Don't blame yourself, you'd never have known.
You didn't fail me, you've done me good.
I'm very happy, Be proud; Because you should.

Dad I'll say this, I'm still & will be always your son but I’m gay.
And I hope you'll understand that I'm staying this way.