By Nicole Sebesta
Time again, our time in hours
Time frowned
Children of flowers
Turning around
Seeing their powers
On the ground
Hitting a wall
Statuette bound
A reminder
For descendants
We are
Trans
We are
Transcendent
A note from the poet:
Transcendent, in this case meaning: As trans people we can overcome the idea that we are only known or “discovered” after we die or have overcome great obstacles. I think now with the internet we are already there, with some representation in public figures, but we need more representation in education. Part of my responsibility as someone who wishes to become an educator and is a trans woman is to help people no matter their age be represented and feel safe. That way my energy and purpose would transcend myself, even.
Nicole Sebesta
she/they
From Austin