Gilded lilies

Georgia Watson

Gilded lilies:

 

Tried rearranging the pieces of the broken mirror to make myself look right again, but now my palms are seeping in my own self hatred and blood.

 

Can’t I look back up at the she-devil in disguise? Is that a sin in anybody else’s eyes but mine?

 

Trace my fingers over the gilded lilies etched ever so gently into her velvety skin, the colour matching the tear stains on her glowing flank.

 

Her chambers and shackles held still in my arms, if love is “just love” then why is ours ever so forgotten? Why can’t I just hold her who I ever so need in the same way *he* can?

 

Etched those gilded lilies into my skin ever so gently, but they’re covered in my seeping self hatred and blood.

  • Author: Georgia Watson (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 23rd, 2025 05:48
  • Comment from author about the poem: happy pride month! This poem is for all of the LGBTQIA+ people out there :)
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Tristan Robert Lange, Priya Tomar
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  • sorenbarrett

    A poem with feeling and a sense of underlying anger and pain. Nicely done

  • Tristan Robert Lange

    Happy pride month my friend. I just came out on Saturday. Really a bit earlier than that in my own heart and soul, but Saturday was my full realization. I identify as non-binary and queer. Took me till now to put the puzzle pieces together...but that is okay. Life's a trip, right? Anyway, thank you so much for this Georgia! It makes me feel seen and I thank you for that. 🏳️‍🌈🩵💗🤍🖤

    • Georgia Watson

      aw… I’m so happy for you, I came out a few years ago as a Genderfluid/non-binary lesbian. It took a while to come out to everyone I knew and obviously there’s still people I need to talk to, but I’m so happy as who I am and I hope you’re happy as who you are and I’m so happy my poem makes you feel seen. 🏳️‍🌈

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Oh it does, for sure. Thank you for your courage in putting this out there. My family and friends, the few I have shared with anyway, have been very supportive. So far, I know I am queer and non-binary. In therapy, those identities definite became clear to me. Genderfluid seems to be me as well, but I haven't fully explored myself enough to know for sure, which is fine. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you, again, dear friend.

        • Georgia Watson

          I’m so glad. I wish you happiness

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Thank you! As do I you.

          • Tony36

            Excellent write



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