A Poem by Jackie

There is quite a site, for CDs and the likes
On this quaint site, it’s said to be true
That we’re here for each other and say goodbye to the blues,
The days of discovery have come and gone,
new satin dresses. We await a new dawn.
pronouns like she and her are preferred
please pay attention and do not call me sir,
it’s here we make changes to better our well-being.
let go of ugly past and closets and strains,
for here we can step out of the rain and into
the light, wearing high heels throughout the night,
our wigs are straight and ever so soft. Some of us
will never take them off,
it’s here you make friends, find events to attend
get to know your sister’s while you can
for tomorrow I believe we keep the same stand.
We all deserve each other, don’t you see
together we’ll conquer all fears, just let it be
so it is here for each to grasp with hand
become one from the sea and find solid land
always remember you and me, we did not choose this
lifestyle we lead, no
it chose us to do our best, instead of pants to wear a dress,
your sisters are here offering their hand,
to the new who find us whenever they can
red lips and fingertips, fur coats and hose,
we wear these things proudly with honor and care
but there are still people laughing and those that stare,
these are the times we continue to be
stronger for my sisters and be proud to be me.
As day turns to night and night turns to day,
take my hand and feel the love. Together we pray
for a better tomorrow; let go and live for today.
And so it’s this site you will feel the love you seek,
the respect from others and the honor you deserve
fail not for yourself fail not for her
for the sun now shines, and it’s not so bleak.
So wear what you will stand tall in your heels,
because isn’t it you that matters and stands
proud in your form, let not show shame of what you adore.
This may not be all there to say,
except just be yourself another day!
This poem is your poem, no matter the hour
or the day, the truth I speak for you and me
will follow the love for who we are and who we will
always be.
,And though this was written not only by me
but by you and parts of humanity.

Dedicated to my lovely friend Leonara and the sisterhood of CDH.

Jackie Wiid…….