Act Of Remembrance

For Trans Day Of Remembrance 2014.

Oh

My brothers and sisters

Please know

Your struggles aren't forgotten.

 

Nor

In vain

Now you have left

This mortal coil.

 

From your falling hands

The torch is taken

To hold aloft

In this time

Of sorrow and pain.

 

When Death comes

Whether

Summoned by

Your actions

Or by the hands

Of others.

 

To which

I bow my head

Etching your name

Upon my soul

In frustration

At the tears fall

Down my face.

 

In offering

A silent prayer

That this year

Is the last .

 

Any more names are added

For Trans Day of Remembrance.

Author's Note

Originally written, June 11, 2014.

Every November 20th, or there about, the Transcommunity hold a vigil, for those, who have died, either by their own hand, or by others. This poem was suppose to be part of a bigger presentation to honour, and remember their deaths, except I had a relapse of my agoraphobia, which prevented me, from leaving my apartment, and going to the studio, to work on the other parts of this presentation. Maybe, next year, I can do, what I had planned.

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

a heartfelt aching tribute - honest and real.

[MsJewel]

Your words are heartfelt and full of emotion. Outstanding writing.

:) Julie

[therisa]

Thank you, Julie. Just wish, I was healthy enough, to attend the local remembrance vigil, this year.

[BlackRose]

Wonderfully done. Life is not easy for those who are different in any way or in their own way. It can be harsh to the ridicule of mindless people, which is a shame for those who have to endure what cruelty one/they say or do. Just keep your head up and never mind those ones, so to put in their place ones who accept you for who you are.

[therisa]

Thank you, BlackRose. I am surrounded, by loving people, who care for me, as a person.

[BlackRose]

Oh, you're so very welcome. As it should be for you and for all others too dealing with the like or other related. Love should abound everyone whether this or not without any kind of hatred or other whatsoever.

[icelandicblue]

Life is so hard for those who are considered different. Thank you for educating us. I am sorry the world is so cruel.

[therisa]

Your welcome, Icelandicblue, but I wish I didn't have to take on this role. Rather, be able to live my life, in peace.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for sharing this poem and this day of remembrance. I hope there will come a time you can fully participate in the manner you want.

[therisa]

Thank you, KL, I plan on it.

[MomzillaNC]

A fitting homage… hope you make it next year.

[therisa]

Thank you, Momzilla. I got all of the research done, just need to make it, now.

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[therisa]

Thank you.