For Leelah

For Leelah

A Chapter by therisa
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Another senseless suicide of a trans teen.

"
Mentally
I stand before you
Trying to control
My fidgety hands
And feet.

Knowing
You're judging me
Based upon
Your false beliefs
Of your faith.

These tears
That streak down
My face
Are those
Of hope.

Maybe
You will see
And understand
My struggle
As your child.

When
You read this
I'll be
In a happier place.

Where
No one questions
My right
To live
My life
As a female.

One last wish
I make
Before my good-bye
Is.

Remember me
As your daughter
You couldn't accept
In life.

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/transgender-teen-leelah-alcorn-commits-suicide--leaves-behind-suicide-note---my-death-needs-to-mean-something-234758770.html


© 2015 therisa


Author's Note

therisa
By the time, I finish reading this article, I was crying, realizing how similar of a situation, I faced with Leelah. May she find the peace and belonging, she was denied, in life.

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it is so sad that parents love their children "Conditionally" - I cannot imagine...

Posted 8 Years Ago


i wish this kind of peace and understanding for every child

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sad it is....no one knows what the other person is going through in life....but sometimes talking and trying to understand the depressed person can be a good solution.....
But it feels sad when life ends like this....

Posted 9 Years Ago


therisa

9 Years Ago

Anurag, in a situation like this, having a love one,denying your true self, is a millstone, you can'.. read more
CA Anurag Sharma

9 Years Ago

I agree Leelah.... but I am talking about situations where having a person with whom you could open .. read more
therisa

9 Years Ago

I understand, Anurag, but I am speaking from experience, which I written, in this poem. I will read .. read more
God! This rips my heart out. So very tragic. :-(
A lovely poem despite the tragedy. A good reminder to us all...

Posted 9 Years Ago


therisa

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Ana. I knew, at the age of 5, I was different, but forced to hide this fact, for 28 years.. read more
Your are a beautiful friend - Im sure she will be proud of this and will be a guide for you Therisa - God Bless
RIP Leelah

Posted 9 Years Ago


therisa

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Anto, and am sorry, you had to experience something, like this.
ANTO

9 Years Ago

thank you Therisa
therisa

9 Years Ago

Your welcome, Anto.
A very poignant tribute… .

Posted 9 Years Ago


therisa

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Momzilla. Just wish, there wasn't any need for poems, like this.
MomzillaNC

9 Years Ago

You're welcome.

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Added on December 31, 2014
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therisa
therisa

Ontario, Canada



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A pre-op transwoman, writing about my experiences, using free verse. Been told my poems are very emotional and personal, almost like a diary entry in verse. If you want to friend me, please review.. more..

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