The snake is sad about old guard community kings who don’t see queer transness as important to the human experience. They will acknowledge in an official way that queer trans people matter, as they center themselves over and over again.
The old guard community kings are impressed by a slick professionalism that anarchist kids like the sad snake never have. Old guard white guys are never going to see the snake as valid. So it’s hiding behind a leaf.
“Let me know when it’s safe to come out,” says the snake.
The snake is sad that it used to fawn at men in an attempt to have power. The snake is sad it used to desire men like that and consider sex in order to have power.
slither
I’m sorry it hurts, snake. It’s ok to shed what you used to be. I’m glad to know this version of you.
You have your own power, and it’s fun to see you in the garden. I like how you slither backwards when I come up the path toward the grapevine. I love you for who you are. It’s ok we had wrong ideas before; I love you at every part of the cycle.
There’s so much we can do and be, besides feeding our sadness about power in community. Change is everywhere. We can make our own little communities, if only for a morning. If only for one afternoon or one dusk. It’s not all or nothing, dear snakie.
I know for a long time, you’ve been confused and worried about death.
- Is it for evolution?
- To give many souls a chance on earth?
- What parts are real?
- Are ants individual organisms, or one organism?
- Are we recycling souls?
- Where does all this life come from?
I will adore you as we shed what we don’t need anymore. Thank you for showing up in the garden. I know it’s a hard time. We love you.
The old guard community kings are moving on to the other world. We’re creating change. Trans queer experiences are central, and I will always fight for you. Also I will dance for you.
