Middle Child

Neither

Accepted

Nor rejected

By your CIS community.

But caught

In the painful

"No man's land".

You look at us

Like we are

A freak show escapee

Trying to fit

Into your world.

In becoming

A vile caricature

Of ourselves

For your amusement.

As the concussions

Continue to mount up

From the ping-ponging

Between the straight

And gay communities

None

Wanting to claim us

As their own.

And yet

Some view us

As gender traitors

To be despised

And isolated

From everyday life.

As if

We carry

The seeds for

Society's downfall

Within our bodies.

To which

I say

F---ing bull s**t.

Just remember

You can kill us

But you'll never control

Or silence the truth.

That will swamp you

In the coming tsunami

As we move

Beyond the closet

Into the open.

Claiming

What's ours

By birthright.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Emily B]

Kentucky politicians just voted to make it illegal for transgender persons to use the public restroom of their choice . . . i am not proud

[therisa]

Sigh, maybe, Emily, these politicians will see the light, and understand the struggle, the transcommunity faces. One can hope.

[R Smith]

I just hope as time moves on so will the understanding of this human race and learn to accept that we are not all the same and although there may be a minority who are different according to society one day that minority will be a huge part of this world as more truth and learning comes to light, we are all humans and we all have a place here without being judged by anyone, carry on your fight Therisa this world needs you :)

[therisa]

I hope so, Richard, but our track record is, utterly brutal, in accepting others, who are different.

[MomzillaNC]

Everyone wants and needs and has the right to compassion, understanding, and acceptance.

[therisa]

Just wish more people, understood your words, Momzilla.

[MomzillaNC]

I think more and more people do come to think similarly. We've a long way to go… but, my goodness, look how far we've already come.

[therisa]

It's, but a tiny step, Momzilla, when looks at the bigger picture, with the situation, in Russia and Uganda, like we're on a slow march, to the death camps, again. Especially after Russia has pass legislation about us, having driving licences.

[MomzillaNC]

I don't say there isn't still an incredibly huge distance yet to go. But, in times past, there would have been no debate. No special legislation. No contestation nor refutation nor defense… You would have been killed outright, slowly and torturously, probably by castration and/or public stoning, ground up in the streets, with less compassion than an insect crushed underfoot. I and anyone who dared to speak on your behalf would also have been killed. That LGBT communities even exist in the light of day is an astonishing advance. That women have rights at all. That most people have access to real education now. That we can even openly debate the issue.

We must keep moving forward and demanding more, more, and more enlightened attitudes of humanity. But, remembering where we started, and how we got here, are the keys to continuing the journey forward.

[therisa]

Momzilla, I have experienced transbashing, several times, in the past 8 years. As Canada is consisted, an advance country for trans rights. The last time, I feared for my life, on an university campus, in downtown Toronto.

[MomzillaNC]

As I said, we've a tremendous distance still to go. But, I really do believe people are moving in the right direction. We must keep moving forward, through gentle persuasion and compassionate urging. To resort to the same kind of hateful attitudes only leaves that kind of mind feeling justified in their narrow mindedness.

[therisa]

Except, one must accept, there will be times, which force must be used, to defend ourselves, against the brutality, imposed upon us. WE will not go willingly, to the slaughterhouse, without resisting, Momzilla. Those days are over.

[MomzillaNC]

Understandable.

[ANTO]

Im reading a book at the minute about tribes and ancient peoples round the world Therisa and so many of the indigienous peoples had a lot more repect for what they called 'Two-Spirit' people, than we so-called modern societies - they also respected the planet for what it was - the source of life-giving sustenance not a place to pilfer so a few could get rich exploiting the masses.
Modern society has quite a lot to answer for.
This was an insight T - thanks for sharing

[therisa]

Thank you, Anto. To become modern, we must destroy that we hold sacred and holy, to us. A sad commentary, on society, as a whole.

[ANTO]

Certainly we need to learn from the ancients - we do not have all the answers and we are eradicating the indigienous peoples who ironically may hold the key to mankinds survival.
You couldn't make it up as we say here in Ireland (did I ever mention Im Irish - surely I havent - okay maybe once ) .. :))

[therisa]

Never notice, Anto, you're Irish. Thought, you're Flemish. ;P

[ANTO]

Just first thing in th morning Therisa - until i clear my throat ;PP

[ANTO]

Oh Flemish - I thought you said a little phlegmish

[therisa]

Definitely too much info, Anto. ;P

[ANTO]

:DD - great craic T :D

[willweb]

Well, that's tellin'em Therisa. Anytime you are different and believe me, I am different, people will look at you funny. What I usually do is give them a funny look right back. :) Nice one, dark and sad, but loud and right there!!!!!!!!

[therisa]

Thank you, Will. Just wish, things were better, for all transpeople, not just for North America and parts of Europe.