This prayer is an excerpt from my forthcoming Prayers from the Caribbean: Injury, Struggle and Liberation.
God of Leah,
Whom ancient Rabbis believed changed sex as a child,
Be with all children
who embody a truth
beyond the flaps and folds
that others see.
Help young ones have
the support they need
to communicate their wisdom
to their elders.
Help their elders
find ways to put
love before their
fears and doubts.
May the world learn to
care less about
the private parts of others.
Ensure all bathroom spaces are safe.
Eliminate the fear that causes
infections
and avoidance of self care.
Most of all,
help trans children
get the chance to be children.
Beautiful,
fabulous children
who never stop imagining
a world with an endless capacity
to love all their dreams.
Amen.