I've been asked many times

"Why don't you believe in God?"

I find that question to be ridiculous

To live, see, and feel what I feel

You'd laugh at such questions

When I felt low and alone

I did pray, I prayed furiously every single night

I prayed for a savior

For my father to stop beating me

But most of all I prayed for love

I had an unquenchable thirst for it

I wanted so badly for someone, anyone to care about me

The man in the sky didn't answer me

I quit on him and myself

I felt no comfort or love for someone who wasn't there

People tell me that's not how god works

But you have to understand

I was very young and utterly alone

It was music that saved me

I discovered a pile of dusty CD's

And they f*cking saved my life

The music exploded from my speakers and clutched my soul

The words caressed me close

With the care and love I thirsted for

My Gods and saviors are

Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Morrissey, and Paul McCartney

Their words were so beautiful, written so eloquently

I could feel their love in the music

I felt my soul abandon my body and escape with them

I was finally alive, safe, and loved

They raised me

I never listened to my father's hate

Just to their loving words that led me through the darkness

They're the reason why I always strive for love instead of hate

My Gods

My Saviors

My Caretakers

My Lovers

My Dearest Friends

Are artistic human beings

With dreams of peace, true love, and freedom