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”
Tag: POEM
Legacy of Shadows – M.A. Morris
“Mama, why have I not ever seen you cry?” To answer, How do I even try? Do I say it is the miles of years Walking with…… Read more “Legacy of Shadows – M.A. Morris”
Forced to Dance – Lani Larson
It was her seventh birthday but she found her attention stolen. So many balloons everywhere. Some shiny, some dark with the smell of rubber. Each one was…… Read more “Forced to Dance – Lani Larson”
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”
There is Strength in Our Stories: Market Penetration – Tamara Fricke
Selling old wares in a new bar he saunters towards a woman sitting alone. She refuses to acknowledge the approach to his buddies he proclaims, “She’s a…… Read more “There is Strength in Our Stories: Market Penetration – Tamara Fricke”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: Thin Ice – Tamara Fricke
i. Cracking ice twists and sickens at an intrinsic level as though cells know hypothermic pain. ii. The time when I said no and he said yes…… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: Thin Ice – Tamara Fricke”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: a night that didn’t wash away – Linda M. Crate
i remember that rainy saturday night well will never forget your sister was supposed to be watching us, however, she was rather absent from where we were;…… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: a night that didn’t wash away – Linda M. Crate”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: Over her shoulder – Sarah Bigham
If only she could carry seven Classes worth of books to avoid The lockers where he waited To grab her while the others Snuffled and his girlfriend…… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: Over her shoulder – Sarah Bigham”
Liar, liar – Kristiana Reed
Time doesn’t heal all wounds; the ones you wrought have stayed open and continue to bleed intermittently whenever you lie, or play the victim in ill-fitting clothes…… Read more “Liar, liar – Kristiana Reed”
There is Strength in Our Stories: you sang the same song – Linda M. Crate
i was vulnerable as a rose yet to open, and you thought you would force my petals wide awake as if you were the sun in my…… Read more “There is Strength in Our Stories: you sang the same song – Linda M. Crate”
Blood Into Ink 