Oh, honey, your poem is fabulous:-) The way you say it touched my femme heart deeply and brought me laughter as well as tears. You are so fiercely and handsomely beautiful. Your partner is very blessed to have you in her life. Thank you for your poetic elegance.
You ARE beautiful. You do not need to be the stereotypical type to be physically beautiful. You are even much more beautiful actually because you are not stereotypical but an individual. Thank you for this beautiful speech.
Thank you so much for writing that. I am in love with a writer that I can't have. Its a long story that I dare not share in this public of a forum, especially since I just e-mailed her a link to this. She is the femme to my butch, although she is stronger, tougher, and more amazing than I will ever be. She is the catalyst behind my transition. She saw me for who I am and challenged me to come out. When I didn't I lost my mind and her. She is amazing, and so are you. Thank you Ivan.
Beloved Ivan- i remember the first time i read this & how it felt to have my own invisibility-the invisibility you address so tenderly- confirmed by such a true lover of wimmin. I wish some word-wielding butch could honor femmes w/o the tribute inevitably being to high femmes,as if there were no others. I love those wimmin too- the art,delight and courage. But a femme like me always sees a butch like you, & there i am- not shiny enough to please- just like with men only not joyful & proud of it.
Femme lesbian here and I'm confused. Is this what is supposed to make us feel appreciated? To know that we're the perfect fashion accessory to someone who feels like bragging in front of the dudes about having the hottest chick? Being a trophy? Is that what we're fighting toxic masculinity for?
That was beautiful. And how could anyone think she's ugly?
shes very cute
I have never heard a butch or a man speak of a woman /femme in such a beautiful way. It's like she really gets us. SWOON.
You made this trans-femme cry. That was a wonderful piece, and thank you for performing it.
You definitely were a swan the whole time.
Thank you so much.
As a fem I say thank you...
Oh, honey, your poem is fabulous:-) The way you say it touched my femme heart deeply and brought me laughter as well as tears. You are so fiercely and handsomely beautiful. Your partner is very blessed to have you in her life.
Thank you for your poetic elegance.
You ARE beautiful. You do not need to be the stereotypical type to be physically beautiful. You are even much more beautiful actually because you are not stereotypical but an individual. Thank you for this beautiful speech.
Thank you so much for writing that. I am in love with a writer that I can't have. Its a long story that I dare not share in this public of a forum, especially since I just e-mailed her a link to this. She is the femme to my butch, although she is stronger, tougher, and more amazing than I will ever be. She is the catalyst behind my transition. She saw me for who I am and challenged me to come out. When I didn't I lost my mind and her. She is amazing, and so are you. Thank you Ivan.
This are the feelings that I aspire to put into words. I love this piece...Ivan influences my writing in a big way!
darn you for making me laugh and cry in less than 8 minutes.
Someone who understands Femme invisibility ❤️, thank you. BTW you're absolutely adorable!!!
Wow. Absolutely perfect....(thank you). You are a gifted wordsmith.
Your poem touched me deeply and choked me up. That we can be seen and loved like that. It is so beautiful.
when I stop crying I'll be able to say thank you
What a beautiful speech ❤🥰
Lawdy I cried at this. Thanks girl.
This is so amazing
I just love you man! You represent us proud Butces so very well! Rock on!!!
Such beautiful, powerful words! You made me cry. (Bi female, since many are mentioning their orientation.)
Thank you.
You are too too handsome and this piece is brilliant!
I'm crying happy butch tears.
AMAZING!!! nice to know that someone " sees" us! Thank you!
She lives in honesty.
Amazing. Brings tears to your eyes.
This is so beautiful.
You ARE beautiful!! I cried. Thank you.
Such a beautiful piece!
This is so beautiful!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this!
I’m just crying like a baby
oh, Ivan ♡
Beloved Ivan- i remember the first time i read this & how it felt to have my own invisibility-the invisibility you address so tenderly- confirmed by such a true lover of wimmin.
I wish some word-wielding butch could honor femmes w/o the tribute inevitably being to high femmes,as if there were no others. I love those wimmin too- the art,delight and courage. But a femme like me always sees a butch like you, & there i am- not shiny enough to please- just like with men only not joyful & proud of it.
@rukeyser - I know it's been 5 years but I want to say that I hope that you found someone to honor you the way that you deserve to be honored.
This is so beautiful
This is so beautiful I love it
Beautiful!!!!!! Just beautiful!!!!!!!!! absoultly in love with this
~"Again and again, over and over, for the rest of my life..."
Felt so honored as a femme lesbian thank you😭😭😭💕💕💕
So good.
You made this femme melt.
Amazing. Thank you!!!
I am still crying... ~ Apples from Hawaii!
This is just beautiful
I fucking love this poem, ugh
AWESOME!!!!!
i am so glad i found you......58 not too late
Thank you for that... and you are so attractive, Ivan! Wish I actually knew you. Love 💕, Tomboy type Top, Tam.
What does she mean by the last line about her being a swan?
I.... have a crush.
Marry me?!
Where are butches like this hiding? All the ones I know treated me like shit.
I am femme but dont dress like it. But I think she is really cute. I love looking at a good looking butch and am married to one that I love
Femme lesbian here and I'm confused. Is this what is supposed to make us feel appreciated? To know that we're the perfect fashion accessory to someone who feels like bragging in front of the dudes about having the hottest chick? Being a trophy? Is that what we're fighting toxic masculinity for?
I’m a lesbian and I feel like it’s an appreciate piece for femmes and everything you have to go through because of your identity.
missed the entire point girl. obviously you dont understand the butch femme dynamic.
i am asexual. i think this all is a waste of human energy better spent elsewhere.
I.... have a crush.