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THE REAL YOU -POTD

How difficult it must be When no-one can see The real YOU…. Your body the world views Is not who lies within Trapped in the wrong body Trapped in your own skin Feeling ‘not right’ in your body Never understanding why From your life’s beginning Daily struggles inside Every human has the basic right in life To be their true ME So changing your gender Gives you wings to set YOU free Your bravery is admirable Making the changes you need In the face of ignorance and judgement YOU are determined to be freed Hold your head high Walk this world with pride Be YOU without shame No longer shall you hide! How difficult it must be When no-one can see The real YOU!

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Mickey Grubb

Date: 5/10/2025 1:01:00 PM

Hey Deb, your poem carries a profound message of identity, struggle, and triumph. Your words remind us that authenticity is not just a right but a necessity for personal freedom. Very well stated. Congrats on your award.

Jack Horne

Date: 3/19/2025 4:25:00 PM

Well said, Deb - just wanted to give you belated congrats! I'm really behind with Soup but will try to catch up on comments soon...

Deb M
Date: 3/21/2025 1:22:00 PM

Thankyou so much Jack….lovely to see you back! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/16/2025 8:27:00 PM

If Terry's late to the party, where does that leave me?! A belated congrats on POTD, Deb! :) gw

Deb M
Date: 3/19/2025 12:46:00 PM

We need to talk BB! Haha...like l said to Terry no apology needed my friend l just appreciate your Congrats....Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 3/16/2025 12:34:00 PM

Okay, okay…. I’m late to the party again. Apologies for not spotting your well deserved POTD sooner, Deb. Congrats on the accolade. Like everyone else here, the thought of enduring the turmoil you describe is gut wrenching. As Annie often say, “There, but for the grace of God…..”

Deb M
Date: 3/19/2025 12:44:00 PM

It seems to be standard practice Terrence and it needs to change!! Haha...No apology needed my FF! Thankyou....Debx

Rio Jansen

Date: 3/16/2025 8:29:00 AM

Happy to say, I fully agree, Deb--with the message--with POTD. Empathy, for those who can feel it, can feel so goshdarn good.

Deb M
Date: 3/19/2025 12:40:00 PM

Thankyou Jansen...l appreciate your thoughts! Debx

Jim Healey

Date: 3/15/2025 10:06:00 AM

Great message, Deb. Congrats on POTD.

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 10:09:00 AM

Cheers Jim....l appreciate your comment! Debx

Michael Tor

Date: 3/15/2025 2:11:00 AM

Deb your message of love is the only way to think of others that are going through their personal feelings of how they feel. They are so emotionally sensitive and are prone to suicide. Love is what they need and not ridicule. Your kind words reflect the caring and loving person you are toward others. Congratulations for sharing such a caring and loving message...

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 4:33:00 AM

Thankyou so much for your kind words my friend…your loving and caring nature shines in your comment Michael! Debx

Krishnanand Guptar

Date: 3/15/2025 1:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your poem of the day "The Real You Within", being yourself in a world where it is becoming more and more difficult o be oneself. As I have written in a recent poem " Let me love myself the way that I am And not as the reflection of a scam.." (From Loving Myself)

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 4:30:00 AM

Thankyou Guptar…. yes unfortunately it is unbelievably hard for some people to live their authentic lifes but its getting better with more awareness etc. Debx

David Crandall

Date: 3/14/2025 9:01:00 PM

Nice poem. Everyone should be proud of what they are.

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 3:53:00 AM

So true David! Debx

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 3/14/2025 7:59:00 PM

Bravo and well written Deb! It's hard enough to be born into the wrong body but to be shunned and persecuted by prejudice is a failing that stems from ignorance and fear. Luckily more and more people are waking up and supporting our LGBT community. Congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved POTD. Big hugs to you dear friend :-)

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 4:27:00 AM

l love your comment Anne its spot on! Thankyou my sweet friend ….its so lovely to see you! Huge cuddles coming your way Anne!! Debx

Paul Willason

Date: 3/14/2025 4:33:00 PM

Congratulations Deb for this well deserved honour...a thought provoking poem, compassionate in tone and illuminating a perspective on what it is to be fully authentic. Empathy is sadly neglected in this transactional culture of ours...fortunately poets like yourself sing the core values of respect, tolerance and love.

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 4:23:00 AM

Thankyou for such lovely words my friend…you know how much l always appreciate and value your thoughts Paul! Debx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/14/2025 3:58:00 PM

Well expressed and worthy POTD. Congrats to you

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 3:53:00 AM

Thanks so much Anndrea! Debx

John Read

Date: 3/14/2025 1:17:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD Deb.

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 3:54:00 AM

Thankyou John….Debx

Eve Roper

Date: 3/14/2025 10:06:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, my friend.

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 3:52:00 AM

Thankyou so much Eve…..l appreciate it! Debx

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/14/2025 9:19:00 AM

Congratulations on the potd Deb! It's nice to see the cause continues, a good fight. We can only imagine what devastation living a lie would be not being the real YOU. With our support they won't need to hide. Brilliantly said.

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 4:12:00 AM

Thankyou so much Anaya l appreciate your kind words! Debx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 3/14/2025 6:18:00 AM

AMEN. Amen tenfold. And even more hugs than that. xomo <3

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 4:11:00 AM

Hehe thanks Mo! Love those hugs! Cuddles….Debx

Karen Jones

Date: 3/14/2025 6:14:00 AM

What a compassionate write! Congratulations on your potd Deb!

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 3:55:00 AM

Thankyou so much Karen….appreciated! Debx

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/14/2025 5:11:00 AM

Bravo! Warmest congratulations on POTD with this relevant message, Deb

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 3:56:00 AM

Thankyou US…l truly appreciate your comment! Debx

Di11y Da11y

Date: 3/14/2025 4:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD Deb. Highlighting that acceptance can make the world of difference to all those that struggle with feeling different. From my perspective, someone's gender, sexuality, race etc really has no bearing on whether I like that person or not. Someone having strong, ill informed opinions on other people's lives and feeling they must force those opinions on others in an undermining way has been a sad week for PS. Thanks for speaking out.

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 4:21:00 AM

You are welcome DD…its just how l honestly feel. To not be able to be the authentic YOU in life is just not right….we all have that right and deserve that right! Thanks…DD….Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/14/2025 4:48:00 AM

Dear Deb, my very good friend, your words just pulse with truth and courage, a voice for those unheard, unseen. This honor is so well deserved! Your heart, your fire, your compassion is undeniable. Keep shining, keep writing, keep being unapologetically YOU! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 4:15:00 AM

Daniel….what can l say to such a beautiful comment! You are definitely “Mr Warm Fuzzy” you have a gift of making each person you converse with feel very special….thankyou my lovely friend! Debx

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/14/2025 4:39:00 AM

Back with a big congratulations Deb! Very well deserved! Enjoy your day xxoo

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 3:55:00 AM

Thankyou lovely Mike! Debx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/14/2025 4:01:00 AM

Everyone is entitled to be the way they feel they should be. Well said Deb, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl x

Deb M
Date: 3/15/2025 3:52:00 AM

Thankyou so much Beryl…..much appreciated! Debx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/14/2025 3:26:00 AM

Deb, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2025 3:29:00 AM

Thankyou so much Tania! Debx

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/14/2025 2:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win, Deb. Another great piece. Wishing you a great day and wonderful weekend, my friend.

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2025 2:43:00 AM

Thankyou so much Zyrool…..l appreciate your Congratulations very much my friend! Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/14/2025 2:28:00 AM

- It is important to highlight that there is not just one side to being born in the wrong body, but many more - Including many sides with a lot of pain, both physical and mental - Being born in the wrong body, for most people, is not just a bed of roses - It can be experienced as hell on earth - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Deb :) - hugs

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2025 2:30:00 AM

Exactly Sunshine….and it affects so many…..families, loved ones etc etc !Thankyou my friend! Debx