I live a lie They call me boy They don't know how I feel To be what they want, I'll try If I were a girl Then I'd be happy Just what they want- normal and lovely My life wouldn't unfurl I hear what they say Calling me woman So lovely and pretty I tried, but I can't live their way If I were a boy Then I'd be happy Just what they want- tough and strong My life wouldn't be coy If I could, anything else I would choose Their judgment would end Free, I'd love and be able to marry Accepted, my lover they wouldn't refuse What do they fear? Likewise, I don't want to be alone My love feels the same I'm human, not queer Live a lie to be accepted Or, accept myself to be happy No one should live this choice If I'm me, I'll be rejected Your fear is my blame Your life is about you Mine is mine Why must I love in shame? They call me male I love the same They call me female I love the same For all the lessons you taught me and your pain I hope will end, I dedicate this to those that I cannot name.