Here is a poem by Carl Scott Harker. I read this poem elsewhere and was given permission to print it here. I think it relates well with the subject matter of this blog and I hope you will find it interesting.

Two Spirits by Carl Scott Harker

Here is a Two-Spirit Native American-Crossdressing Woman from the Early 1900’s A copy of this image can be purchased here: Two-Spirit Native American Vintage Nude Woman Crossdressing 8.5×11″ Photo Print

I know a
Man with breasts
A woman with a penis
She fucks and he nurses.
_____________________________
I know a woman
Who sleeps
With men
And women
And finds love with both.
_____________________________
I know men who
Now wear a woman’s body
And women who wear men’s
And they fight at
The front lines of our wars.
_____________________________
My family has bred
Men who lay with men
Women who lay with women
And we feast together
On holidays
And share the family ties
Of love and fun.
_____________________________
I know the soft, bright art
Of the girl-man
And the quiet competence
Of the male-woman.
_____________________________
Oh, my, 2-spirit friends
And families
And strangers from afar,
I feel the two spirits within me
And they dance
And dance
A billion different steps.

— ©2019 Carl Scott Harker

I hope you enjoyed this poem as much as I did. I always recommend reading a poem, twice, at least. Please feel free to critique the poem, itself, as the poet appreciates feedback. And, of course, comments on the overall subject matter are welcome, too.

Aleya

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