A poem about hiding your true self |
Transgender Woman Living in a Small Town The right lipstick can make you look more feminine The right matte can cover up the beard shadow It’s cheaper than electrolysis The right eyeshadow can give your eyes the sparkle of femininity With practice, your voice can rise But it’s never enough to feel whole Don’t be afraid to buy the best razor available Don’t just use it on the legs, but on the arms and chest Take extra long showers to get every inch of skin smooth Buy the sundress online because you’re too afraid to be seen in the store Buy a pack of panties too Get all dressed up for Saturday night Paint yourself up like a new toy Paint your nails every beautiful color you can imagine Practice wearing high heels Then stay home There is no where you can go like this without fear Pet your cat, smoke a cigarette, then look at yourself in the mirror Skip dinner so you can fit into that dress Tuck it between your legs Then take everything off Wash your face Take acetone to your nails Put on some jeans and a tshirt Now hit the bar scene as a man Incomplete, but unafraid Keep the cute panties on |