the merman
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the merman, a poem written by poet Hallie Weis, creates the image of a merman, someone whom one sees and is immediately connected to in a deep spiritual way, as a metaphor for his gender transition. this work, fusing science fiction romance with allegory, explores gender transition as a beautiful thing, and the necessity of discovering and accepting oneself.
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