@powerpoetry

I hate what oppression has done for my group. "Maybe you just haven't found the right man yet." I hate what oppression has done for my group. "Who treated you wrong?"

Freak Show

Flaming and Flawless

Growing up in a rural town, a child is planted in a foundation based on a few societal beliefs That God is the only un-defyable truth in life and societal obedience defines your worth

For strength to stay alive.

Institutionalized hatred

A Lost Child

I felt society's idea of "normal" slipping through my fingers Like a handful of sand.

Prisoner in my own body

Help! I’m trapped. I’m being held inside myself, I get asked… Are you a boy? Are you a girl? What are you? Why do you dress like that? What is wrong with you?

GSA, LGBT Rights.

Why am I different? Why am I shunned? Words you have said with no intent of apology I am stunned. Like a bee your words stung. I was a princess, now I feel homeless. No disrespect intended.

Assumptions

Transgender A word that brings Fear. That brings dysphoria, confusion, invasive questions Fear of entering another's home and being attacked By their transphobic parents

genderqueer

Non-Binary Silence

Every day I wake up in the wrong body The misconceptions it causes make me feel less like a miss and more like a mistake

Gendered Assumptions

When you saw me walk into your restaurant I doubt that th first thing you thought about was asking me what my preferred pronuns might be Instead, what I'm sure came to mind was: "Shaved underarms bu hairy legs

preferred pronouns

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