My Butterfly Pilgrimage

What my transitioning means, to me.

It began

As a journey

Of self-discovery

After many years

Of self-suppression

And denial.

Taking small steps

Upon this pathway.

Which

I have been

Forced to face

Many dangerous situations

From other’s actions.

Despite this

Some minor setbacks

And others

Major setbacks

I continue.

Going in

Many unsuspecting ways

With my body and soul

Evolving.

Leaving behind

The shackles

That crippled me.

Will admit

There have been days

These barriers before me

Appeared impossible

To climb over.

Forcing me

To abandon

My toxic world views.

And relearn

In a healthier way

To view the world

Around me.

Looking

At myself

Through a different lense

And understanding.

A more holistic one

Uniting my body

And soul.

That once

Existed

As a fractured

And painful puzzle.

Knowing

This journey of mine

Is a lifelong exploration

Of myself.

Which

Only ends

With my last breathe

Is taken.

Author's Note

Originally, written November 22, 2013.

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

uniting body and soul. that is the goal. Amen.

[therisa]

Thank you, very much, Tammy.

[Emily B]

sister, these read like words i might have written . . . thank you

[therisa]

That's the highest compliment, you can give to me, Emily. Thank you, and your welcome.