Why do you like pink
Was not what I was asked explicitly
I picked up the question to ask
To ask myself
Am I a boy
Light, flowy, vivid sensations
Easily fades into my darkness
Over and over I fall in
I know about death
Darkness and shadow are my friends
It too often gives my pink some
Too much shade
The same shade that was cast over the face
An orphaned kitten I cared for
Their paws were fresh and pink
Even after their sudden death
Heavy, stiff, empty body
Their pink did not fade away
In the face of their darkness
Tightness, lightness, sadness, guilt
Again and again I look back
Is what I see in pink what you see in pink?
About the Creator
Kei Tsuruharatani
Japanese trans non-binary dance artist.
Certified mindfulness teacher. (MNDFL & MBSR)
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