Say their names, my sisters and brothers taken They the ones society has forsaken In life nor death given consideration They come from around the world, every nation Their entire lives, denied humanity When will we see the end of insanity? What if we cared less about their chromosomes And welcomed them into our lives and homes? What if, instead of showing them scorn and hate We allowed them in life to participate? Maybe if we said their names while still alive Maybe if they were given a chance to thrive Maybe if in life their value not denied We'd not have to say their names when they have died
Written about the Transgender Day of Remembrance. I long for the day when we no longer have to have TDOR. RIP, Terrianne, you are never gone from my heart!