(Aurora Phoenix)
Your Urgency Pierced My Marrow
with vanilla milquetoast
pleadings
you spun a web
the envy of Arachne
smeared in syrupy cajolery –
I supped on hand-dipped flattery
your urgency pierced my marrow with flim flam
(Kindra)
Dilly Dalliance Bound Me
Lavender dipped
indulgent tongue
dripped incantations,
salacious songs—
your abuse was tender
dilly dalliance bound me with feathers
(Sarah)
The Honey You Gave
Those words were sweet as honey and I drank them down like they were all for me. I fell for each one. But slowly, beneath my rose-covered eyes, they soured.
And, piece by piece, you took all you wanted from me.
(My Valiant Soul)
Your Hands Are Stiff Wire
Cinnamon sticks plummeting
screeching lullaby with love and hunger,
A spasm spews on the back of an ant
The circle of disgust and disgust
My legs are broken, my arms are missing
yellow stingy archaic cry
Ruffling touch,
You disappear like a swollen pollen grain
As I chop my hair, chop the hideous you.
(1WiseWoman)
Lies and Propaganda
Anything goes, according to your arrogant agenda
Gaslight fueled, devotion fooled
Poisonous thirst for possession
And domination obsession
Believing exemption from
Sugar coated sin
As long as you win
Sticks and stones broke my bones, your lies and propaganda broke my spirit
(Christine)
No Longer Your Canvas
I throw out the bouquet of violets, saliva, red roses
you lay in empty contrition on our sheets of white linen
where I nurse the most recent bruises you have drawn with your fists
once you are gone, I adorn myself in essential oils
bittersweet for truth
thyme for strength
rosemary for remembrance
though my left eye may be swollen shut
I have never seen more clearly
than I do as I walk out the door, hidden suitcases in hand
I will no longer be the canvas for your unholy rage
(image: DeviantArt)
Everyone is superb!
And this was such a great pleasure for me.❤️
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It is always such a joy to write with you all. Thank you for collaborating. ❤
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I am afraid I can not see the reblog option?
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Reblog has disappeared off of WordPress today. Not sure what’s up
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So it’s not something I did. What the crap? LOL
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I can’t either. I’m about to investigate.
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Much love to you!
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Love to you, too!
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Such a great collaboration although the style of the writing is unique for every artist, it kept the underlying emotions of the poem going strong.
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Thank you Megha!
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Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement, Megha. We all appreciate you. ❤
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Pleasure is mine.
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❤
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Thank you so much, Megha!
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Love your writings, Sara.
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Thank you all for coming together in this amazing piece. And thanks Kindra for seeding the garden 🙂 I am always honored to write with you all.
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You’re most welcome. Ya’ll are my ladies, and I love you. ❤
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😉💜
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Such a pleasure, lovely.
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Bookmarking this to come back when Reblog is working – WOW
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You’re so kind! Thank you!
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Many thanks!
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so much awesome in this! ❤
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Thank you, good Sir! ❤
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Always, Dear Lady! ❤
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Thank you, my friend!
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Thank you Eric!
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Love writing with you all… amazing talent ❤
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I love ya, Lady! ❤
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Love you too ❤
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An absolute pleasure!
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❤
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Gah, this was such a rewarding experience. To write with some of the most strong people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.
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❤ Thank you for joining us. I adore you.
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I’m busting out a word I haven’t used in ages…
magnificent!
I guess you inspired an M word.
Marvellous just didn’t cut it 🤓
💕
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You’re the sweetest! Thank you very much! ❤
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💕🦄
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Thank you Vanessa!
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💗
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Powerful poetry. What incredible voices you each possess. Together, earthshakers
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Thank you so much! It is a great privilege to know, and work with these extraordinary writers. ❤
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It is always amazing to write with this fearsome group! 🙂
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❤❤
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On Blood Into Ink – an amazing group effort
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You are so kind. Thank you!
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Aurora Phoenix, Kindra Austin, Sarah Doughty, Devika Mathur, 1Wise-Woman & Christine Ray
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This is so good, ladies. Well done!
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Thank you, Nicole! 💓
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The ladies of Blood Into Ink
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