Poem: Just Do You

JUST DO YOU

A schism exists that can't be ignored

Amongst those of us that are Trans

The issue of 'passing' can be volatile

When making your transition plans

Some of us don't want that kind of spotlight

Shone on us for everyone to see

Embarrassed in public when you then get 'read'

The result is you just want to flee

Some of us dont care that others find out

So proudly we fly the Trans flag

The problem's when your pride puts safety at risk

You'll end up 'just another 'dead fag'

For some of us passing's just not possible

Bone structure will give you away

Like it or not they just single you out

As another Trans freak on display

Being who you are is not about tricks

Or illusions that might hide

the truth

What gives you the right to investigate us

Like your job's to be a gender sleuth

Backed into corners what options are there

You're damned if you don't or you do

Judgments and stigma

Will always exist

The right answer is you just do you.

Mikayla Cadger