A Foundling
They found it/him, hidden, feeling
Sympathy and fascination.
Clothing and makeup appealing --
Save for a grotesque castration.
There were growths all about its skin.
They found it/him, hidden, feeling
Revulsion with a steadfast chin --
To be raised as male, concealing.
School days carried much revealing;
But, not enough to shock or faint.
They found it/him, hidden, feeling
A constricted clothing complaint.
Growing spent of this life to be,
On top of all things displeasing,
He pondered becoming a she!
They found it/him, hidden, feeling....
Copyright © Tom Arnone | Year Posted 2016
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