If I Weep

Let it be as a man who is longing for his home

Photo by Jenna Jacobs on Unsplash

Philip let his gaze flicker across his family’s faces. His mom looked worried; his dad was unreadable; Charity was staring into space, clearly bored; Faith met his eyes and smiled, a bit shakily, but supportive. Taking a shaky breath, Philip swallowed hard and forced the words out. “I’m gay.”