“Queer Universe”
I think I finally realized
What it is I’m doing–
I’m keeping a record
Of my experiences, my feelings
My day-to-day as I transition
Without filtering out
The shame, confusion, anger
Pity, rage, terror
I’ve felt being
Alive
In this universe.
If your
“Queer Universe”
Is shame-free, fat-free, sad-free
Anger-free, pity-free, confusion-free
I can’t relate to you.
I assume I’m not alone, but
If I am– perhaps
That’s for the best.