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You want to cry quietly 
so no one will hear
The Visible Man  
wants to disappear
  
Although you walk with purpose
wear clothes like a guy
inside you feel like a woman
and don’t understand why

No it’s not some accident
that you find yourself here
You’ve never been the person
that you see in the mirror

So you start to dress different
at first just when you’re alone
Raising you’re voice an octave 
to strike the right tone

You build up your courage
putting on makeup and hair
A bra and panties
and bind yourself down there

The right dress and stockings 
matching shoes and a bag
Others might think it’s pretend
that you’re just some fellow in drag

But it’s not that simple
your inside they can’t see
If you don’t change on the outside
You’ll simply cease to be

So you search for courage
to yourself you must be true
Others who have gone before you
show you what to do.

Yes the Visible Man
took years to erase
Chiseled features gone
now a curved body, soft face

You now can smile at yourself
when You gaze in the mirror
The invisible woman you needed to be
has finally joined you here.



My wife and I watched a documentary about people going through transition. This piece was rattling in my head when I woke up. We have a friend who’s son is going through this process. I can only imagine how difficult it is for all involved.

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