![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Replay the murders of my kin until my mind’s made new My knees, bring me to them force my head to bow again. Terror, do not departīut nest in the hollows of my loins & keep me on all fours. To every stranger’s anger, surprise them with my drawersįull up of maps that lead to vacancies & chart Where faith has grown my senses dull & reassures Is the only ear that hears: place fear in my heart The best transgender history books await:īatter my heart, transgender’d god, for yours Let us read on, and venture into the pages of the past and the brave tales of humble origins that they hold. Those who continue to fight today, and most of all those who have lost their lives or lived the wrong lives due to the hateful discrimination and violence often targeted toward transgender individuals. Not only is documenting transgender history important for progress as we move on into the future and make new steps in being accepting, but doing so also offers respect and honors to those who have fought in the past. The transgender community possesses a long history of struggle and difficulty with making a peaceful life in a judgmental world, and the stories of the leaps and bounds made by trans pioneers are crucial building blocks to the steps that we still need to keep making today ensure that no people on earth are kept away from others or from their true selves by gender. ![]()
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