Colors From the Shadows
For fellow Trans-people living in the shadows
I am a great pretender,
only due to my conformity.
My willingness to surrender,
to be what other’s want to see.
Survive within the shadows,
to fight the battle all alone.
Pretend so no one sees or knows,
the secret that I feel and own.
But why do I pretend?
Bend the knee to deepest fears?
From the darkness should ascend,
my true-self to shine so clear.
Don’t attune to other’s wants,
Cast aside your doubts of yore.
You’ll face hates and taunts,
and rudeness by the score.
But with the power of loved one’s vaunts,
shine your colors forever more.
About the Creator
EJ Arundel
A storyteller, world creator, poet, and aspiring bestselling author. When I'm not writing, I'm usually thinking about writing and creating new stories. However, I also enjoy movies, traveling, and supporting my LEGO addiction.
Comments (10)
This was written so beautifully! Congratulations on your Top Story!
i like it
Beautifully written, and I empathize and support you to be you. Congratulations on your Top Story!
Thank you for sharing this!!! I am glad that you are here❤
A beautiful piece. No one should have to hide who they are. It's a tragedy that anyone has to feel this way at all. Thank you for sharing :)
💖Trans rights! 🏳️⚧️
All the intense hatred and disgust I keep seeing from people avoit transgender stuff kills me inside It does make me want to hide it more. Thank you for writing this. It helps!
awesome
Congratulations!
Precious piece💖✨💖Congratulations on your Top Story❗🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉