For Leelah

Another senseless suicide of a trans teen.

Mentally

I stand before you

Trying to control

My fidgety hands

And feet.

Knowing

You're judging me

Based upon

Your false beliefs

Of your faith.

These tears

That streak down

My face

Are those

Of hope.

Maybe

You will see

And understand

My struggle

As your child.

When

You read this

I'll be

In a happier place.

Where

No one questions

My right

To live

My life

As a female.

One last wish

I make

Before my good-bye

Is.

Remember me

As your daughter

You couldn't accept

In life.

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/transgender-teen-leelah-alcorn-commits-suicide--leaves-behind-suicide-note---my-death-needs-to-mean-something-234758770.html

Author's Note

By the time, I finish reading this article, I was crying, realizing how similar of a situation, I faced with Leelah. May she find the peace and belonging, she was denied, in life.

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

it is so sad that parents love their children "Conditionally" - I cannot imagine...

[Emily B]

i wish this kind of peace and understanding for every child

[CA Anurag Sharma]

Sad it is....no one knows what the other person is going through in life....but sometimes talking and trying to understand the depressed person can be a good solution.....
But it feels sad when life ends like this....

[therisa]

Anurag, in a situation like this, having a love one,denying your true self, is a millstone, you can't remove, by simply talking about it. I have been there, and nearly ended up, like Leelah did. One must go through the grieving process, before they move on.

[CA Anurag Sharma]

I agree Leelah.... but I am talking about situations where having a person with whom you could open your heart can be very helpful.... I cant even imagine the agony of the person who decide to take this extreme step....Please read my poem "And now when he was gone".... i have raised this issue only....

[therisa]

I understand, Anurag, but I am speaking from experience, which I written, in this poem. I will read your poem and give it, the proper respect all poetry deserves.

[Matching Socks]

God! This rips my heart out. So very tragic. :-(
A lovely poem despite the tragedy. A good reminder to us all...

[therisa]

Thank you, Ana. I knew, at the age of 5, I was different, but forced to hide this fact, for 28 years. before coming out of the closet, and accepting myself.

[ANTO]

Your are a beautiful friend - Im sure she will be proud of this and will be a guide for you Therisa - God Bless
RIP Leelah

[therisa]

Sadly, I never knew her, Anto, but I have experienced, a similar reaction, from my own mom, when I came out.

[ANTO]

I feel for you Therisa I really feel for you my friend

[therisa]

Thank you, Anto. Just one more hurdle, I have to clear.

[ANTO]

Wow - how far you have come ... dear heart :))

[therisa]

Anto, I have cried my tears, over my mom's action, realizing, she's toxic, to my health and have broken off all relationship, with her.

[ANTO]

its a sad state of affairs and one I can relate to. Stay strong T

[therisa]

Thank you, Anto, and am sorry, you had to experience something, like this.

[ANTO]

thank you Therisa

[therisa]

Your welcome, Anto.

[MomzillaNC]

A very poignant tribute… .

[therisa]

Thank you, Momzilla. Just wish, there wasn't any need for poems, like this.

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome.