Dirty Laundry

Reality of being a Transsexual

I do not understand
Why people feel
They need to classify me
In their strict binary system
When I exist
Outside of it.

Although
I identify and live my life
As a woman
Passing both physically
And with my voice.

Yet
I constantly find myself
Hitting against invisible walls
Whether in the medical community
Or by society
In general.

Knew
Before I started hormones
These barriers existed
But was surprised
By the degree of prejudice
Which existed
Against the Transcommunity
As a whole.

Especially
From the other members
Of the GLBT community
Hearing some gays and lesbians
Labeling Transpeople
As gender traitors.

Gee thanks
For twisting
Your poisonous dagger
Deep into my back
Like life is not hard enough
In dealing with transitioning
On a personal level.

No wonder
Those who pass
Go stealth
To avoid
This added pain.

Reviews

[Georgiakevin]

A well written very sad poem. There is so much sadness and pain for those who are transsexual. It is a wonder anyone would have the courage to walk the journey and astounding that others could think that people would be transsexual by choice.

[Jūdan FyreHeart]

=) An open and honest piece. I've found over the years it's often those within the small clique and community outside of society in the main which cause the most pain. You just have to be strong, find your real friends and inner happiness. =)