Trophy Vs Flower
When I came out, I learned the difference between a mother and grandmother’s love
My mom loves me like a trophy
To her I’m pretty and shiny
An achievement
A badge
And if I shine bright enough,
Everyone will see her reflection
When they look at me
So to her
when I came out
I cracked
So she demoted me
To a less prominent place on her shelf
But to my nana, I was a flower
Uniquely beautiful
A wonder to watch blossom
Into whatever colors I ended up sprouting
So to her
when I came out
I bloomed
Into the flower she didn’t expect
But was happy to see grow
But now my nana is gone
So now I’m just a cracked trophy
In a cupboard
Collecting dust
I miss being a flower
I miss my nana