I will wear purple

Today, Wednesday 20 October 2010 I and many people around the world will wear purple out of love and support for the young men who recently took their own lives because of bullying and homophobia. Will you join us?

I will wear purple

When I realise that my actions do impact upon others

I will wear purple

When I recognise that just to think kind thoughts is not enough

I will wear purple

When I comprehend that sitting on the fence is not only uncomfortable but achieves nothing, I will wear purple

When I get over my desire to go with the crowd

I will wear purple

When I stop caring what others will think and start caring about those who struggle

I will wear purple

When I see the repercussions of bullying

I will wear purple

When I see the devastation of homophobia

I will wear purple

When I consider the effectiveness of Jesus' ministry

I will wear purple

When I recall how He upset the religious leaders of his time

I will wear purple

When I stop being “religious” and walk in relationship with Christ

I will wear purple

When I weep with those who weep

I will wear purple

When I realise that in many ways I know nothing of what others suffer

I will wear purple

and when I decide that I want to stand hand in hand with those who hurt

I will wear purple.

Will you?

Karen Holmes

October 2010