
I am Organism
Female
Defense Mechanism
Natural
Feminism is my Realism
Because #MeToo, Motherfuckers
I’ve been abused
Been paid less cash
Called a Radical Cunt a
Bleeding Heart Liberal and
Put in my place—
Not my place, but theirs
I’ve been judged by the size of my body and clothes I wear
Been held back by (un)intelligent men and even stupider women
Who mock my Heart and Common Sense—
Slammed by Pseudo-Brain influenced by Meme Culture
I am Organism polluting the Cesspool
Feminism is my Realism
(Kindra M. Austin)
I am Organism
Female
Defense Mechanism
Instinctive
Feminism is my Realism
Because if I had been paid my 80 cents on the dollar
For every time I have been called
Bitch
Dyke
Ball breaker
Since I was 12 years old
I’d be in the damn 1%
Told my whole life
That I am
Too angry
Too emotional
Too loud
Too direct
Ask too many questions
Why-can’t-you-just- sit-quietly-like-a-lady-and-smile-more?
Gagged with guilt to keep the peace
Gaslighted
so others can maintain the precious status quo
I am Virus circulating in the Bloodstream
Feminism is my Realism
(Christine Ray)
Reblogged this on Brave and Reckless and commented:
My first duet with the lovely and amazing Kindra M. Austin.
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So powerful and raw to the core.Amazing collaboration.
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Thank you Megha! Amazingly, this is the first time Kindra and I have ever collaborated just the two of us. What an honor to write with such a fierce talent.
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But surprisingly I can’t tell the difference between your writings.Can’t tell exactly where your started and her ended (though mentioned). It’s seemingly smooth.
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Thank you so much, Megha. ❤ I think I might be addicted to writing with Christine now.
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I guess so. You both are a powerful combination.
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You’re so kind, Lovely Lady!
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Reblogged this on Kindra M. Austin and commented:
I can’t believe it’s taken this long to collab with Christine. Her writing is Pristine. ❤
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You two sing a beautiful duet.
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Thank you Bob. Writing with Kindra felt as natural as breathing
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Thanks Bob! ❤
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Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
On Whisper And The Roar, Christine Ray & Kindra M Austin celebrate and rage.
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Bravo !!! This is amazing and powerful I love it.
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I’m so glad Daffni!
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Yay! Thank you, Daffni!
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You wrote amazingly together!
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Thank you so much. Kindra is a powerhouse and it was a pleasure to follow her lead.
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Thank you! Christine inspires me to be a better writer, and human being. ❤
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thank you for sharing! ❤
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Beautiful piece. Thank you for posting.
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🙂
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Our pleasure ✌
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“I am Organism
Female
Defense Mechanism
Natural/Instinctive
Feminism is my Realism”
what the hell!! That is one killer hook, Ladies. And then it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Absolutely stellar work! -bows-
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Thank you A.G. Kindra is brilliant and I just followed her lead
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Thank you, A.G. ❤ Writing with Christine is something I need to do more often.
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Agreed!
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❤💖❤
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Reblogged this on A Global Divergent Literary Collective and commented:
Kindra M. Austin and Christine Ray
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And that’s why it’s called whisper and ROAR!!!!! Brava, Ladies. This is powerful and Beautiful!
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Dear Sir Eric, thank you so much for the love! ❤
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Thank you so much Eric! As you know, Kindra is an inspiration to collaborate with.
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Oh yes!
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Reblogged this on erichmichaels and commented:
Two fantastic writers roaring their discontent at the boxes society tried to put them in—Feminism is my Realism!
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You are so kind, Erich. Thank you for the support! ❤
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Great writers, great writing and a great topic…it was my pleasure!
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💚💙💚
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Thank you Erich. We are honored by the reblog.
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I love this poem. I would to hear you say the words. A powerful and worthwhile poem my friend.
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Thank you! Writing with Christine is organic and beautiful. ❤
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A amazing effort my friend.
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❤
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Powerful and worthwhile words by a talented writer.
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Reblogged this on crjen1958 and commented:
Please read, this real an honest writer!
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Thank you so much for the reblog.
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Not a problem…
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Beautifully an honestly crafted piece of work…
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Thank you so much Chris.
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You’re very welcome!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Most kindedly welcome..💓
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You two need to sing together more often 😊💛
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Walt, I totally agree! ❤
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♥
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What a fabulous collab you two! I am very impressed! 🙂
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Thank you AP! Kindra wrote an irresistible hook that was a pleasure to follow.
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It is awesome
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Oh, garsh! ❤
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Thank you, dear heart! I’m so happy Christine and I could create this piece. ❤
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💙🙏
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Beautifully written! Keep it coming!
Check out my take on feminism in today’s day and age:
https://theuniverse42.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/chimamanda-ngozi-adichies-dear-ijeawele-or-a-feminist-manifesto-in-fifteen-suggestions/
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Great poem!!
We must tell them what “like a lady” really means!!
For all it means is a combination of extreme strength and beauty.
🌸🌸
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