To the person in my aisle

July 21, 2018

To the person in my aisle picking up the box of mini wheats, I know.

To the person in my aisle who my mom had to look at twice to see if they were a boy or girl,

I understand.

To the person in my aisle who people won’t stop whispering about,

don’t feel alone.

Every time I see someone like you I can’t help but smile,

even though I looked away when you looked at me in fear of being called weird.

I did smile.

My eyes lit up

And i has to suppress every thought telling me “call them beautiful”

I know the stares

I know the double takes

I get the wrong pronouns.

I wanted to take your hand, squeeze it tightly and say “ I love the new you “

So to the person in my aisle to took a look at me up and down and smiled that all knowing smile,

we’re one in the same. Have a good day.

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