American Transgender

My head is screaming at me

"Turn right now"

I simply refuse to believe

My journey is anything but magnificent.

 

Everyone tells me what to do

They have no idea

Slit wrists, stereo blared, pills scattered

I'm gray between the parallels of life and death

 

If only they had understood my tears,

I'm done. No longer shall I be conformed

To the restraints of the capitalists

No, I'm a monster with an addiction.

 

The age of exploration never ended

It barely has been for us

We are the outsiders, the emos,

The geeks and jocks you shoved out.

 

In retaliation to your emotionless ways,

We are united under one authority.

The freedom of speech and beliefs

No longer will we use be lay to rest.

 

You can't shut us up. We matter!

In exile, we form a bond stronger

Than the titanium you forge in factories.

We are the children of America!

If you don't believe me, feel around

Things are soon to be changed

Well, we'll be there on the front

Ready to pierce through the ideals of conspiracy.

 

Grey, no. I'm red, fiery red

No longer will we back down

We're invincible with all the blood

We're gonna shed for the freaks.