therisa : Writing

Strike Three

Strike Three

A Poem by therisa


WhyMomWhy?DoYour eyesLight up with fearWhen around me?As ifI have becomeA horrible monsterWith my declarationOf being female.DoYou realizeYour blatant..
The Building Storm

The Building Storm

A Poem by therisa


Sigh.KnowHow I want toSay this.ButThe wordsDo not seemRight.InExpressingThe depth and feelingAbout this needOf mine.RegardingMy birth bodyAnd the gene..
Untitled (June 24, 2012)

Untitled (June 24, 2012)

A Poem by therisa


AmSo sick and tiredOf needing to takeToxic medicationsTo be normal.Of beingThe passengerIn my body.MerelyObservingNever fullyIn control.YetI knowMy ve..
Which Am I?

Which Am I?

A Poem by therisa


KnowThis may soundSilly.ButWhat makesA piece of art speakWith a feminine voice?HavingBeen toldBy friendsMy writing expressesA feminine voice.YetI do n..
The Reason Why

The Reason Why

A Poem by therisa


HadYou ask meWhy I felt this needTo transitionBefore now.ICould notHonestly and trulyTell youWhy.BeyondIt felt rightTo me.NowAfter almost 4 yearsOf ta..
Shedding A Tear

Shedding A Tear

A Poem by therisa


It isWith a very sad heartI am writingThese words outAbout my mom.AlthoughIt pains meTo have speakThese wordOut loud.RegardingHer total acceptance of ..
The Slow Grind

The Slow Grind

A Poem by therisa


Oh momWhy do I feelLike I have failedYou?These tearsWhich you seeFlowing down my faceAre thoseOf being rejected.YourRejectionOf my feminine bodyOver t..
Sigh

Sigh

A Poem by therisa


KnewBefore I startedUpon this journeyOf mine.LifeWould be toughBut not likeThis.OfHaving my heartRipped to shredsBy thoseClose to me.TrulyBecoming an ..
Once More, Another Sigh

Once More, Another Sigh

A Poem by therisa


WhyDo I continueTo hold the torchFor you?KnowingHow you reactAround me.NeverComfortableLike a deer caughtIn an car's headlight.WhenI reach outExplaini..
A Harsh Reality

A Harsh Reality

A Poem by therisa


KnewAt a very early ageI was differentFrom the other kids.YetHid and ran awayFrom this.AloneAnd scaredThought of myselfAs some kindOf a freak.WhomDrea..