Tag: female poet
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Life ain’t as sweet as this villanelle
*Trigger warning Looking back at the stuff I bought Some things with purpose some things just for fun Life ain’t as sweet as little me thought Silly, sassy, stubborn but I took in school lessons taught Accomplishments made me feel like someone Notoriety and applause stopped, leaving me distraught I am not the shape shifting […]
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Recess
4th grade playground, All the cool girls in a circle dancing And me. From time to time We played church, Imitating how older ladies shouted When they felt the Holy Ghost. “I dare you to act like you shouting and fight Angelique.” And so without hesitation I did just that. “Fight! Fight!” Ahhh there it […]
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Buy me? But Reciprocity is Free!
I despise the very intentional moments Gaslit promises Empty vessels Bringing forth life To pass Down trauma. Oh, you think you can buy me? Well that’s a shame, Reciprocity is free. Tisk tisk, Nice watch on your wrist But we are all running out of time See Even if it’s brand new On acres of […]