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Women: we rise from the ashes
A “woman of Christ” ready to kneel a housekeeper on heels a womb that never heals ageless body whose feelings can’t be real defenseless little girl whose autonomy men think they can steal That’s how society sees us it’s how they expect us to feel But from a woman’s womb came all of you, we can’t be erased our history you can’t undo We rise from the ashes as we all have seen We care for the vulnerable from LA to Berlin We are glass-ceiling breakers and have always been a force to be reckoned with our strength comes from no gym, our strength is built in. Happy International Women’s…
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You’re not weak
In a world where, once upon a time, some human gave way to who and what we’re meant to be night or day: You’re not weak for feeling the motions You’re not weak for feeling the weight of life more than other humans may You’re not weak for seeking help The same way you’re not stubborn For going away, for keeping people at bay You’re definitely not weak for shedding tears You’re not weak for avoiding your fears nor are you selfish for chasing happiness in whatever form, way, or shape You’re not weak for closing your eyes when life takes a bite at your joyful side You’re not weak…
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Different from What I’m Used to
But I could get used to your fingertips on mine reaching across the table like the cheesy movies do Wrap my hair around them shape every coil, every twirl pick up a bottle on the way and make dinner for two Dust off the red suspender light up the jasmine candle watch it flicker to the gentle beat of your chest, surrender Grapes and tea in the morning no sugar or honey needed ‘cause when I taste it off your lips it’ll be already sweetened A feeling long forgotten, what’s it like to renew? when my walls know I can’t do that with anyone but with you I would.
