I am non-binary and I exist.
I am real,
I am relevant,
I am important.
I am non-binary and I matter.
You can't excuse my feelings of anger,
My feelings of hurt,
Just because you're scared to acknowledge
That not everyone is the same as you.
I am non-binary and I’m fed up
With having my very existence
Be questioned and ignored.
You have no right to exclude me from your gendered conversations,
Rolling your eyes at me
When I remind you over and over of who you’re forgetting to mention.
I am non-binary and I’m powerful.
You can refuse to acknowledge my existence,
Tell me I’m out of line
When I get mad at you for you ciscentric dialogues;
You can be entitled in your cis-ness,
And be ignorant in my queerness,
But I’ll continue fighting for my identity and my right to live and be respected.
I am non-binary and I’m loud,
Because if I don’t stand up for myself
And for other genderqueer individuals,
Who will?
You cis people plug your ears and hum along to your
Cis-focused, heteronormative tunes on the radio
To block out the sound of queer and trans voices announcing their pride.
You leave us no choice but to shout even louder.
I am non-binary and I do so much more than just exist.
I will not be quiet.
I am non-binary and I can change the world
Without help from any entitled cis people.
About the Creator
Skylar Rella
visual & performing artist.
original art attached to written pieces.
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