He glanced into the mirror She’s not real it seems
Society unknowingly accepts The image presented Unaware of the damage Being self-inflicted
He hides her for fear of rejection She battles for her reflection. ______
Michelle Renee Milford Nov. 2014
I was blessed to have this poem chosen by T.E.N.T. (Transgender Education Network Texas) for the Austin, Texas 2014 Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony at City Hall. :) :) :)