trans man: a poem by ira gray

[MrKungfucrazy]

that's a really good poem. it inspired me to write my own. very good work

[RaychellCroft]

Where the fuck is the love button on here?!

[MrDerekJW]

I laughed when you said "its a process though". Because it's the goddamned truth!

[nimmnimmful]

@iradgray myself personally not being one that is transgender just being honest keeping it real....That Poetry was Awesome You spilled your heart right out that was so dope :-).....Peace

[iradgray]

@nimmnimmful thank you so so much (:

[ladyxxxlazarus]

AUGH THIS IS GREAT and I don't say that lightly. :) This changed how I feel about being trans. But remember, every male has to become a man. They're all just as confused as we are.

And you have beautiful eyes. ^.^

[iradgray]

@AdVitam21 aw congrats, man. i'm glad it went well. i don't typically write spoken word, but i'm certainly down to share words and whatnot.

[bigenderbender]

thanks ira... really needed that right now. Namaste

[iradgray]

@bigenderbender no, thank you. i'm glad that i could help in some small way.

[Laci1977]

Hey there Ira,

.... I am so impressed...

Thank you so much!

[iradgray]

@Laci1977 well thank you very much (:

[hellyeaitsmaddie]

You kind of look like Ricky Ullman. You know, Phil from Phil of The Future?

[iradgray]

@hellyeaitsmaddie this is the first time i've gotten that. i look a bit different since starting t. my face is much thicker.

[hellyeaitsmaddie]

@iradgray Yeah I know I've been following your videos for a while now :)

[Whitedoggy24]

This is very good. I hope to see you increase your confidence because you have everything going for you.

[iradgray]

@Whitedoggy24 i don't know why i never responded to this. i apologize for that.

thank you. i really appreciate it. it's been almost a year since i wrote that, and i've still never been to an open mic of any kind. it's definitely a slow process.

[charlenemonique1]

Hey,my nephew and a friend performed at a poetry jam and the poem js called 'Top Roman',I'd like you to check it out on youtube and give me your honest opinion I have to see if it's still up there but I liked that one.There;s another one that two girls performed called'Hirr',I liked this one even better and it's about a transman.You may have seen it.Itgave me the chills it was so good

[iradgray]

@charlenemonique1 i did see the latter of the two actually and i posted it on one of my blogs. i'll definitely check out top roman. (:

[dollors1]

I don't think a wrong body could write something that well.

[iradgray]

@dollors1 that is very sweet of you

[MeikoEliasXavier]

This is an incredibly powerful video. I've just added it to my favorites and reposted widely. Thank you for sharing it.

[iradgray]

@MeikoEliasXavier aw thank you. i'm really glad that you like it.

[charlenemonique1]

Well you should look them up in your area there are alot of poetry jams you are good.Get that spirit up and try your hand at it.I love doing it .

[iradgray]

@charlenemonique1 i think i may just give it a shot. thanks for your support. (:

[charlenemonique1]

I would strongly recommend that you recite that poem in public.Look over ppl's heads like I do.That poem is awesome like I said.I'd like to hear some more of your work.My nephew does poem jams too and he also likes your poem.Dude.you can do this!

[iradgray]

@charlenemonique1 i don't even know where to start when it comes to like where i would read it if i did. most of the poems i write tend to be more visual in nature, so i don't usually write much spoken word stuff. i've done one "poetry jam" which was really just a talent show and i just so happened to read poetry there haha. it went well though, so that was a cool.

[Damnedsoul53]

you know how trans women hate their penis, well do trans men hate their vagina? just a thought

[iradgray]

@Damnedsoul53 well you have to be careful to not identity or body police people. not all trans-persons identify their body parts in the way that doctors assigned them. not all trans-men have vaginas. not all trans-womyn have penises. not all trans-persons hate their genitalia. i certainly don't. like i said in the beginning, one should just generally stay away from attaching uninvited labels onto people's bodies.

[lurvingxbooshxlots]

This is amazing! And really inspiring.

[iradgray]

@lurvingxbooshxlots thank you, my friend.

[charlenemonique1]

That poem was beautiful.I love it! I am a poet also.

[iradgray]

@charlenemonique1 thank you very much (:

[15Prad]

i had to watch this twice

:] this is amazing

[iradgray]

@15Prad aw thanks

[spartacandream]

Flaunt you're work and be proud! Be strong! Great poem!

[iradgray]

@spartacandream aw well thank you

[RIPROMEO1991]

wow, what a great poem! Thats so inspiring and brings me hope. Keep up the great work. Also I could tottaly see you reading it in a coffee shop someday:)

[ItsJustMeJellyBean]

wellll still lol i like to stalk old videos of people i follow so then i end up commenting on old stuff lol

[ItsJustMeJellyBean]

xxboy is sebastian i do believe lol

[iradgray]

@ItsJustMeJellyBean haha well i know that now. i had just started reading his blog at the time and i wasn't sure/didn't want to be wrong haha.

[JesseW213]

hey there ira! ^^ very well written, and I can feel the passion.. love your writings :)) thanks for posting! <3

take care

jesse

[iradgray]

@JesseW213 hey, jesse, thanks. i'm really glad you like it. it's kind of cool having a fan haha.

[JesseW213]

@iradgray your so welcome XD haha :)

[TyGuy1313]

That is amazing.

[iradgray]

thank you very much

[chinatown6666]

Wow this poem is truly amazing Ira, it just shows how much courage that is really in that big heart of yours.

[iradgray]

@chinatown6666 thank you very much (:

[blahblahpoopblah]

this is fantastic ira!

[iradgray]

@blahblahpoopblah thank you i really appreciate it!