Her weary eyes, skin torn at the cuticle Feet aching yet marching still Cotton on the heir’s back Canvas on the feet of the dutchess Triple the hours, double the dough
His crimson cheeks, toes purple with pride Not a single tear, nor a single fear No fuel for his ego No warmth for his heart Just a lonely street corner
Their tear-stained dress, his voice, her choice Deep in their skin do they confess If God was real, he'd want perfect God wouldn't make them a sin A “he” or “she” is not needed
The silent voice of forgotten Too afraid to speak, startled still Too afraid to be saved Gone but never forgotten A son or daughter, broken
A wedding, thank this “God” Where men can act as such And women use their powder But genders may stay pure It is a sin, after all
A young girl watching the news Filled with hate, this world turns She is coming of age, is she not? She understands their struggle And ready she is to stand up
For she has kids to feed For he just needs a meal For they want to be real For they were never heard For they wed their own She understands. She accepts.
She is ready.
This poem won me a poetry contest for poems about respect in my advanced creative writing class so I hope you enjoy!!!