Ghost in the system

I am a ghost in the system

I don’t exist

I’m invisible within a society

Designed for my destruction

Feminine

Black

Gay

Angry

Dreaming

Frustrated

Queer

Masculine

Sensitive

Passionate

Transman

 

Here in the margins

Along a spectrum is where I stand

 

I will create

I will laugh

I will overcome pain and fear to shine

 

Be seen for me

And me only

For the glory

Of all of those who have loved me just cause they could.

 

Most this fight is in my mind

If I can just imagine

Just think it

I’ll shine