Unlabeled

I forgot I'm supposed to be afraid to walk down the street with pride.

I forgot I'm supposed to be outraged with what this country is saying about me.

I forgot that people who've never met me hate me.

I forgot I'm some kind of political disagreement.

I forgot I'm a topic of discussion.

I forgot I'm trans.

I forgot that's my defining feature.

I forgot I'm not just a person anymore.

I forgot I always had to be defined by some small aspect of who I really am.

Girl.

Weird.

Freak.

Loser.

Neurodivergent.

Furry.

Childish.

Emotional.

Trans.

Stupid.

I am not a label.

I am a person.

That is all I am.

That is why I am happy.