A gay child's burden

I didn't take the time to care, to understand the burden
I let the ticking of my time march me on toward heaven
Til on the way I noticed, a child quite out of place
a heavy burden at her feet and fear upon her face.
Oh no, not fear
She's just a selfish child, unready for lifes burdens
I barely paused as I rushed by without a word of comfort

It was but time for me to think, and as I did, I knew
In language that speaks to the heart, I knew what I must do
That child, and more just like her, would walk along the way
Hearing naught but whispers, hushed tones laced with pity
Oh no, not gay
Does not exist and if it does, it won't........I see.
She knows the rhetoric. I'll try to understand her burden and listen lovingly.