She finally loved herself for who he really was.
They were intimates together in that body that bled no more, was growing hair where it always belonged. His doctors promised her that surgery was feasible once the hormones adjusted.
He told her it was time to cut their hair and call their folks in Natchez.
Written for Friday Flash 55 - My post in exactly 55 words- For the G-Man,
and also
for The Mag: Mag 110 that inspired with the above photo prompt (image: Duane Michals).
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Poor Dear...
ReplyDeleteAll that anguish over Private Parts
and a bit of out of place fur.
Loved your 55 Lydia very insightful
Thanks for always playing so fantastically, You Rock!
Have a Kick Ass Week-End
I saw this image earlier but didn't know what to do with it. You've nailed it! A perfect Mag and 55 all in one.
ReplyDeleteSimply brilliant Lydia- what a twist.
ReplyDeleteVery clever interpretation of the prompt.
ReplyDeleteDragging the woman out of the man or the man out of the woman?
ReplyDeletePretty darn cool!!
ReplyDeleteI tried to answer earlier- the blog world wouldn't let me ! still love the roomy last line! my 55 was
ReplyDeleteg mans questions tues/wed- :)
Very creative use of the Mag picture...I like it ~
ReplyDeleteooh, unexpected! I read the first line and in conjunction with the picture was thinking something along the lines of insecure relationship. Which, on second though, is way too obvious, ha!
ReplyDeleteThis actually makes me think of a transsexual man here in Moscow who performed in the Vagina Monologues last month. Such a beautiful person :)
Oh, I love the hair... Men can have long hair!
ReplyDeletewhoa lydia! you've nailed this!!!
ReplyDeletethere is not a transgender person on the planet who would not feel understood by your simple and insightful poem/essay/
well well done.
love
kj
Interesting take...nothing to do with Arbus...but it made me think of Fur!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a great one! Great take on the mag.
ReplyDeleteG-Man~ Thanks and You Rock for being so steady at the helm! Your comment made me smile.
ReplyDeleteYvonne~ Thank you kindly. I was totally stumped by this picture, too, but decided to give it one more look and something then clicked.
Kathe~ You are so nice to say that!
Doctor FTSE~ I appreciate that. :)
Alice Audrey~ Dragging? Ha! In this case it is the man out of the woman.
izzy~ Oh, thanks. I will have to look at his questions and your 55 again. I felt so dense when I read it last night!!!
Heaven~ I like your comment.
Amber Lee~ What a beautiful person you are for noting him and his performance. How special.
Margaret~ Of course they can! In every Age, and at any age...
kj~ I am truly honored by your comment. Thank you.
Tess~ Made you think of Fur!!! So funny, you are. And such an inspiring Magpie Leader.
Other Mary~ I'm honored that you liked it.
nice...i am glad they found themselves and now feel comfortable as well...
ReplyDeleteBrian~ So good to have this comment from you, as my blog was deleted a half hour ago. As I was reading instructions on how to troubleshoot I opened a new window to check one more time and it was back. You may be my lucky charm.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful clever write!
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
At the risk of offending other Magpie writers ... this is my favorite.
ReplyDeletevery deep Lydia!! its very hard the fight of a transexual, not only because of the physical fact but also because of society, and definetely deserve such a beautiful piece of love.
ReplyDeleteOh, Lydia, I love this! You had me from the first line--and what a great perspective to give to this photograph. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHelen~ Thank you! I feel so honored. Not worthy, but honored!
ReplyDeleteAnne Frank~ Your comment was deep and deeply felt, too. I have observed such a person in my town who exhibits an honest bravery that inspires.
ds~ Thank you so much. Am so glad you appreciated it.