Being Seen?

Posted by Stevie Pdx on 8/23/2026 11:33:41 AM
You have nice breasts, just from working out. I know Hes complimenting me Flirting As I wiggle into the dress. I flirt back Whats the harm As I ponder Does he think I want bigger breasts? Do I? I try to explain the difference between what I am doing and drag. He doesn’t hear He doesn’t care Skin and pretty flesh Read the same when you don't Really look These things That matter so much inside me That cause me to vibrate and cry and shake They don't exist to him. I am so new to this And already tired. Im at my favorite cafe And a woman comes up And tells me she loves my style That I look comfortable and elegant And she loves the way my necklace goes with my shawl. Is she flirting? Trying to make me feel safe? Did I come here for that? I spent my first summer in Portland Finding my look Im still hoping To be found.

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