The mask [CW: transphobia]
The mask [CW: transphobia]
I don't know why I keep this mask.
It doesn't fit me -- it never has.
And now I've figured out this mess,
It seems to fit me even less.
I would much rather wear a dress...
But where I'm from, the risk's too high.
When I still look like a guy
(In many ways -- I hate them all),
If I step outside the door
With these clothes that I adore,
What sort of danger would I call?
But I can't waste my life away
And live a lie until the day
I'll get to look a certain way.
In the end, it's up to me
To find the courage that I need
And be the girl I wish to be.
-- Lady Scarecrow
Avoid the reflection, it's telling us lies
It shows expectations, the scratches of time
You feel its tenacioussness, "keep your disguise"
When maybe it's time that's been rushing the tidesA song and a place change so much in your life
The times which we sing each a bridge to our minds
While manipulation is leading to crimes
To live out your live you must first stay alive
And it hurts to stay behind
To leave who you really are inside
When and how should be the questions, never if or whySo claim your stake
You seek to fit the norm
it has so many different shapes
if you try you can belong
search for those that make you strong
they gather in forts
Against the odds
You'll get to know the feeling
It's you, no piece of cloth
Learn the tricks most never learn
What others are given you have to earn
But the greatest gift you can recieve
Is loving yourself, and all of your tears
In eyes and through dresses
With or without
your mask and your mirrorDon't be discouraged, you will endure hardships,
if you ever get lost, use your map to find harboursAvoid the reflection, ignore its exaggerated lines
Be yourself, regardless. Take your timeI wasn't expecting to get a poem back! And it's a really good one too. Thank you <3
Love your poetry. Keep it up.
Thank you! To be honest, I'm a bit surprised that a guy would like this poem, though.
If you just switch guy and girl it's perfectly relatable to me. Some pretty universal trans themes in there.
Find a support group if you haven't already. Outside support is the best defense against your own mind. Hang in there! <3
Actually, I've written this many years ago. This is pretty good advice though.
be yourself, be kind and be happy there is no other meaning to life go forth and find your inner peace