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    1 year ago

    iragray:

    The poem in this video is beautiful and powerful, but it leaves trans* people out as usual. So, here is my counter poem:

    I want to know what it’s like

    to be accepted in my own community,

    to be included in campaigns for equality,

    for safe spaces to protect me.

    I want to know what it’s like

    for the T to not be silent,

    to witness my acknowledgement,

    to not be an ailment.

    I want to know what it’s like

    to not hear slurs against me in LGB spaces,

    to see a community that embraces

    me and the rest of the T it erases.

    I want to know what it’s like

    to learn about my history

    not gender as sexual identity,

    to be a priority.

    I want to know what it’s like

    to not be labeled “gay”

    to know that I have a say

    in how I will be portrayed.

    I want to know what it’s like

    to be understood when I come out,

    to not be silenced for lack of clout,

    to not have to shout.

    I want to know what it’s like

    to be treated as individuals,

    not as cultural criminals,

    and more than our genitals.

    I want to know what it’s like

    for stomachs that need feeding,

    for folks who need shelter for sleeping,

    to be more important than a ring.

    I want to know what it’s like

    to relax and sing,

    to see an awakening,

    my voice seen as empowering,

    no longer dismissed as complaining.



    I want to know what it’s like to be heard. Acknowledged. Included. Recite it.

    (via iragray)

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      ira’s poem is hardcore. more hardcore.
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      I want to know what it’s like to be heard. Acknowledged. Included. Recite it.
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      I have my issues with the original video (on both an artistic level and a “what about the T?” level) but I do want to...
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