#itmus test

With complex pronouns

introductions start stiffly,

a choice in each word.

Confidence and trust?

I’m not an object, but “it”

brings me joy and pride.

They/them is pride too,

reserved for all those less queer,

less understanding.

Those who won’t chance it,

won’t understand it through me,

who’ve known, so long, “she.”

When “they” is a leap

in behavior and thinking

“it” is far away.

Dehumanizing?

It was, yes, but now it’s mine.