this
smoke
and mirrors
times won’t tell
jenner needs jesus
gorgeous man/woman
surgery cannot fix a soul
remember michael jackson?
courageous or sadly confused
grown children wander fatherless
rain on / rein in transgender parade
society on a thrilling roller coaster drop
rain on / rein in transgender parade
grown children wander fatherless
courageous or sadly confused
remember michael jackson?
surgery cannot fix a soul
gorgeous woman/man
jenner needs jesus
times won’t tell
mirrors and
smoke
this
Written in palindrome (mirror poem) form. Sample more at D’verse Poets Pub…
a poem in my pocket 
Jun 15, 2015 @ 01:01:50
Excellent use of the form and I like the gentle way you handled the subject matter. ” There, but for the grace of God, go I”
Jun 14, 2015 @ 14:01:29
Love how the shape fits the form.
Jun 12, 2015 @ 18:27:34
I agree with everyone else – excellent example of palindrome, nice that it’s a shape poem too, and good on you for expressing your views so eloquently and gently … even while I too refuse to judge others for such choices, but rather support them. I am only thankful never to have experienced the profound sense of disorientation which must underlie such drastic measures. I think it is fair to note that your poem, while expounding a particular view, does not strike me as judgmental but compassionate towards the person(s) concerned.
Jun 13, 2015 @ 12:06:02
Thank you…Jesus is compassionate and i desire to be.
Jun 12, 2015 @ 14:39:01
Your poem is amazingly done… and whether or not the subject is controversial it is your thoughts on it. While I will not judge anyone as no sin is greater than another, I do have my thoughts also; that the more this is in the media spotlight, it can confuse younger people that are ‘searching for self’…. and wondering if this is their path to travel also… or are they simply confused at they move from child or teen to adult as most of us were…. Diane
Jun 12, 2015 @ 13:48:38
Excellent poem, interesting subject – and the shape is just candles in the icing on the cake. If Jenner wasn’t a celebrity, his struggle and change would have been witnessed by few. I certainly feel that while “surgery cannot fix a soul”, that I cannot judge the person making the decision. Until I have lived inside the skin of that person and felt what they are feeling, it isn’t up to me to point a finger. Only God can judge and when it is time, that will be between Jenner and God. Meanwhile, again, excellent poem form, some outstanding phrases, and the form…bang on!
Jun 12, 2015 @ 12:37:59
Nicely executed form, Lynn. I agree with both Mary and Gabriella. Enough, already, with all the media attention given to celebrities who seem to want to flaunt their difficulties. At the same time, I can’t judge what another is going through. They must be in great pain if they feel so conflicted as persons. I wish those experiencing those types of issues great inner peace.
Jun 12, 2015 @ 11:16:14
wow…that’s an excellent form you’ve created and as Gabriella said, “effortless”…also love your layout…all the transgender cases that come to limelight end tragically…this makes me sad…
Jun 12, 2015 @ 10:58:31
This line struck me the most: surgery cannot fix a soul – And your title is an irony, ha~
Very well done with the shape and meaning of the palindrome form Lynn ~ Thanks for linking up ~
Jun 12, 2015 @ 10:15:36
The great sadness is that too often (more than 50% of the time, I read), after the surgery perhaps, after the rush of the transformation, there is a spiritual physical emotional regression as the first gender reasserts itself; leading to depression & often suicide; stuck between genders on the high wire as the wind is rising; & hey, your rocked the form, & the diamond shape enhanced it.
Jun 12, 2015 @ 10:06:21
Beautiful palindrome Lynn! They choose to realign themselves to some other human form that only themselves understand. One cannot possibly pass judgement unless in their shoes. They are happy (hopefully) the way they are now. That is the ultimate consideration. It is great that you picked on a lively topic that is currently very much being discussed. Btw you’ve commented a number of times before but (apologies) I could not respond without Google. I’m now trying through my FB a/c. I have not used FB before, I hope it turns out right. Thank you Ma’am!
Hank
Jun 12, 2015 @ 09:32:14
Nice correlation to MJ. And surgery will def not fix a soul. Gosh it is everywhere as well. Why in the world does it have to be everywhere? Because it is celebrity? Ah well, it is a conversation piece to discussing wider things. Great job with the form.
Jun 12, 2015 @ 09:20:47
Excellent palindrome. I like how you used the linelength to form the poem. The subject matter I would say I can never judge on the matter. I can only judge myself.. and I would think that Jesus would welcome those that are shunned by church… I guess that Jenner might have more problems with the needle’s eye than with his gender things..
Jun 12, 2015 @ 08:35:04
You seem to master the form effortlessly, Lynn.
Regarding the topic of your poem, I must say I am sick of hearing about it. Not because someone is going through a sex-change but because I hate all the emphasis on famous people the media feed us on. But I would not pass any judgement on the person themselves and what they are going through. Finding out you are transgender, or gay for that matter, is the main reason for teen suicide because of the way others judge. I tend to side with Hillel who said “Don’t judge your fellow human being until you have reached that person’s place.”
Jun 12, 2015 @ 08:17:42
Excellent palindrome poetry form. I also like the way you wrote it in the form of a diamond. As for the subject of your poem, I don’t feel that I can judge another’s path. “Judge not lest ye be judged.’ I really don’t think anyone can judge another’s heart….except God.