Arianne True is a queer indigenous poet, folk artist, and teacher from Seattle, and a graduate of the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts.… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: checklist [ ] / (fulfill half before she touches you) – Arianne True”
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There Is Strength in Our Stories: Red – Nikki Marrone
Sometimes I leave the blood on my skin, To remember that red is not the colour of violence. And that I am not a victim waiting to… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: Red – Nikki Marrone”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: I have been broken many times before – Tianna G. Hansen
I am not fragile, but I have been broken many times before. I have shattered in a million pieces un-fix-able, yet still risen from the debris, rubble… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: I have been broken many times before – Tianna G. Hansen”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: ‘on the record’ series – Arianne True
Arianne True is a queer indigenous poet, folk artist, and teacher from Seattle, and a graduate of the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts.… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: ‘on the record’ series – Arianne True”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: Concealed – aj forrester
Dry grass taller than me, color of my naked skin, waves in the wind, slices like razors on my limbs scarred from climbing the camphor trees trembling,… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: Concealed – aj forrester”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: You Stole Nothing – Taylor Warner
There’s a few things I’d like to know As I seem to have missed something Since when does opening your apartment door Mean opening your legs? Since… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: You Stole Nothing – Taylor Warner”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: Crushed Petals – Kelly Glover
Women are silent flowers Prettiest when quiet We do not wilt When they crush our petals Strip our leaves Our divine feminine roots Remain and regenerate Exquisite… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: Crushed Petals – Kelly Glover”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: Phoenix – Nikki Marrone
I was told to wait, For a man to come my way. The one who would wear the crown, And ride the golden mare. Whose stare would… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: Phoenix – Nikki Marrone”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: Dear G—River Stillwood
April 23, 2017 Dear G—, Six months ago today you came for Sunday dinner at my home, drugged and sexually assaulted me. You continue to deny it,… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: Dear G—River Stillwood”
There Is Strength in Our Stories: Beneath the Layered Makeup – Rachael Ikins
The July day I turned 8, we piled into my mom’s green Plymouth, drove to town from camp. Errands. She parked in front of the butcher shop.… Read more “There Is Strength in Our Stories: Beneath the Layered Makeup – Rachael Ikins”
Whisper and the Roar 