shame such a short simple word, really, representing such a complex array of emotions societal messages bodily sensations shame painted behind my eyelids obscene graffiti I can…… Read more “Further Musings on Shame – Christine E. Ray”
Category: Christine/Brave and Reckless
Malevolent Melody: a collaborative piece by the curators of Blood Into Ink
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…… Read more “Malevolent Melody: a collaborative piece by the curators of Blood Into Ink”
Featured Post: What We’re Told Not To Talk About – Christine E. Ray
we liked you better when you were a girl with your mouth muzzled shut by strong adult hands seen but not heard on your scabbed bony knees…… Read more “Featured Post: What We’re Told Not To Talk About – Christine E. Ray”
Speak – Christine Ray
there is an art to talking everything about what is nothing while saying nothing about what is everything to paint convincing illusions of intimacy candor that successfully…… Read more “Speak – Christine Ray”
Writing Prompt: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Throughout the month of July, Christine has been providing daily writing prompts based on the title of a beloved Children’s book on Brave and Reckless. They are…… Read more “Writing Prompt: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson”
We Will Not Be Silenced Launch Event II
Join us for our second launch event on Facebook! December 7 at 7pm-10pm The editors and contributors are concluding a week of events in honor of the…… Read more “We Will Not Be Silenced Launch Event II”
Introductions- Christine Ray
I am survival etched on my skin in black ink pierced through my cartilage and lobes with silver rings and studs I am survival knit into my…… Read more “Introductions- Christine Ray”
Let’s Make a Deal- Christine E. Ray
I edge further and further from the known the familiar shutting some doors firmly behind me with a sigh of resignation while others I ease quietly closed…… Read more “Let’s Make a Deal- Christine E. Ray”
Split Infinities- Christine Ray
I fight so hard against the sign the good citizens insist should hang outside my door scratching at the carved letters until nails are torn fingers bleed…… Read more “Split Infinities- Christine Ray”
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