To be transgender is a gift, but sadly, it is a mostly misunderstood gift. I am a heterosexual tv/cd, out since 96, and live with a lovely woman into my 'bi-gender'

The gift I get for paying the price:
or
the advantage of being a tv/cd:
or
my transvesbian gift is:

I am strong, yet tender,
I am a gender blender.
Adversity has made me strongers,
and made me more tolorant of others.
I understand being in denial,
is a lie that is a long mile.
I can cry an honest tear,
emontional, without any fear.
I can feel and express it,
manlyfemme is my bit.
I am totaly honest with my woman,
who loves me as a manwoman.
I am a woman....and a man,
I am a man....and a woman.
My self-acceptance has grown into self-pride,
pride...proud...knowing with nothing to hide.
I can make the best of my dual gender life,
for me...tis better than going under the knife.
I'm a better lover...at least in my mind,
being both genders till the final grind.
I'm a better person...for understanding,
the depth of human life within gendering.
I do not mind lifes adversity,
but am amazed at my life absurity!
Being different I do enjoy,
I'm both a girl and a boy.
I can demand manly respect,
or feel my womanly neglect.
I'm lucky to be both genders,
to be a gender bender.
Man/drab to make my money,
femme/pretty for my honey.
Friends accept me for me,
as I'm proud and free.
I'm known as brave,
a crossgender rave.
I'm multi-orgasmic LOL,
and I care how I smell.
I am a transvesbian,
as I feel like a lesbian.
If I had been born a girl,
I'd be wishin I was a boy, for sure.
I was born to be transgender,
boygirlboygirlbothgenders.

Love
Debtv

PS what other advantages did I miss?

That is so lovely. Thank you so much for such a wonderful poem.

I even printed it out and now have it on my wall to read everytime i pass by it. thank you again

Hello Deb,

It's about time you published this, you said you were going to do this ages ago.   Just kidding.

It's really great, and answers a lot of questions.

Take care,

Steph

Hi Deb,

I think you left out reading really thought provoking and beautiful poetry and hanging around here with openminded caring people.


Shelley

Very impressive Deb...

Well spoken indeed...

I love it Deb. Truly a marvelous poem. Kudos to you sis.

Cassie

Deb,

Have you thought about publishing your works?

Chaunte

I am almost ready to publish my poetry book called "My Transgender Path" with 60 poems about my transgender life, with around 25,000 words. Since I just wote this poem..I need to add it!

Been researching publishing and think I will go with http://www.lulu.com/browse/homepage.php

They print on demand and also offer it as a download.

Love
DebTV

Wow, Deb! Thank you so much for writing this!
I was just thinking you should publish a book... can I sign up for a copy in advance?
Love
Alex

Hopefully you'll be international so that the people down under can share in your thoughts.

(If not I'll have to rely on one fo my northern sisters or brothers to smuggle one to me. )

Shelley

Deb,

Lulu is what i went with to publish "Future Imperfect."  I think you will be very pleased with the results.

Chaunte

QuoteI do not mind lifes adversity,
but am amazed at my life absurity!
Being different I do enjoy,
I'm both a girl and a boy.

Wow. You said it all and very poetically.
I find myself feeling that way too.

Thanks for sharing those words Deb.

Jillieann

Thanks for the understanding. I started writing my tg poetry to give others insight into my tg life. I have shared some of poems with my family and friends and they all have said that it did give them understanding. LOL it is also an easy way to not have to say the same stuff over and over agine.

IRC chat is a perfect way to share poetry. There is a /play command in mIRC that slowly "plays" a txt file...line by line...like its being 'recited' I try to visit chat in the evenings (central time) and would love to share more of poetry with anyone who visits susans chat!

I know its random...but stop by chat some evening and see if I'm there!

Love
DebTV

I have to admit Deb tv when I first read the Topic name "The Transgender Gift" I laughed a little, then sat back and said "Gift?",  "How can this be a Gift", with all the pain and misunderstanding we go through.

Then I read your poem and understood where you are coming from.  I like you poem and hope to read others you have written.

Sarah

QuoteI first read the Topic name "The Transgender Gift" I laughed a little, then sat back and said "Gift?",  "How can this be a Gift", with all the pain and misunderstanding we go through.

Same reaction, I responded to this topic expecting to find something to blow holes in, but was surprised at finding a poem instead.  I like the poem and it's expression of feeling, though I can not possibly relate to some of the ideas it encompasses, but as a personal expression of ones own emotions, I see it as a lovely work.  My agreement or disagreement with some of the points within are irrevelant.  It is a beautiful peace of work Deb, but I'm sure you know why I could not agree with it as anything but art and self expression.

Terri

Thanks Debby for the beautiful poem.  I am new here and yours was actuallyl the first forum post that I have read.  For many years I did not feel like it was much of a gift, but lately, I have begun to feel like it is.  To be able to experience both genders makes the tapestry of our lives so much more colorful.   I can identify with your words.  Thank you again!

Hi Lisabeth,

Welcome to Susans as you have seen through Debs post we are a sensitive bunch here. I think that you will find Susans a nice place to be that is full of warm and caring people.

How about hopping over to introductions and telling us a little about yourself (hint).

You may also find the WIKI an interesting and informative place to visit.

Shelley

Debs poem shows real feeling and I for one wishes that I were 100 per cent female am left with the male female dicodomy in my life.   Living most of my 50 plus years in the male world,  I realize that my maleness will always be there even if by some miricle I have surgery,  or even start hormones.   Deb has found a balance between her maleness and her femaleness.   As with all of the practicalities of life I have to find a balance with mine.   I know that is not everybodies path,  but for me it seems inevitable.   Forgive me I don't seem to be able to spell this evening.