Our dignity is not found in status, 
the coins that dress us
the tears on our backs
the tears in our eyes

Dignity is not imputed by our senses
the grace in our steps
the sensuality of our movements
the depths of our sexuality

Dignity is a quality of being human
Something never to be gained 
Never to be lost
Never to be stolen

Dignity is a quality born in us
It lives even when unseen in us
unrecognisable in others 
It is a quality of being human