Hi, I'm A Girl Poem by Jade Darrow

(Disclaimer: I am not transgender so I did the best I could to understand the feeling of those who are.)

Hi, I'm a girl.
I play with dolls, never footballs.
My hair is long, never short.
I can't play a tough sport.
I'm never wrong.
Hi, I'm a girl.
I wear dresses and skirts.
I like to flirt.
With boys, but it doesn't feel right.
Why do it if it doesn't feel right?
Hi, I'm a girl.
I just tured 16.
Just two years till I'm 18.
I'm scared to say 'I'm a boy'.
Being a girl isn't a joy.
Hi, I'm a girl.
I came out as a boy.
Teachers think I'm just a tomboy.
Parents think it's just a phase.
Is it just a phase?
Hi, I'm not a girl.
I'm 18 now.
I still want to be a boy anyhow.
My hair is short, no more skirts.
With boys and girls alike, I flirt.
Hi, I'm not a girl.
I finally got my breasts removed.
My parents disapproved.
I've made supporting friends.
I have best friends.
Hi, I'm not a girl.
I'm getting ready for the last surgery.
My friends fear this surgery.
I'm getting put under now.
Got to go now.
Hi, I'm not a girl.
I'm not awake yet.
I'm still dreaming that I'm a girl.
Am I a boy yet?
Will I ever know?
Oh, I'm waking up now.
Hi, I'm a boy.