This painting is by HenriPeters,
a Native American painter.
He called this painting “TWO of a KIND.”
a Native American painter.
He called this painting “TWO of a KIND.”
TWO of a KIND
Two
In one quintessence
Which am I
Balancing the other.
Not really one
Not that simple
I or should I say we
Carry the best of both.
Not that simple
I or should I say we
Carry the best of both.
Male strengths
Male pursuits that pull me
Into what I am
Who I really am
Male pursuits that pull me
Into what I am
Who I really am
Still carrying a female force
Likewise robust
Giving insight
Similarly ruling the duet
Of my world.
Berdache
Not wholly one or the other
Looking at the world from two sides
Understanding more.
Looking at the world from two sides
Understanding more.
Doubly blessed
More spiritually gifted
Able to view humanity's actions
Not only in one way
But also from the other
My people hold my gift in awe.
More spiritually gifted
Able to view humanity's actions
Not only in one way
But also from the other
My people hold my gift in awe.
Spirit more than physical
body
Confirms the root
The potent core
Of who I really am.
Confirms the root
The potent core
Of who I really am.
©Corinne Mustafa
October, 2013
October, 2013
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