The Greek chorus has declared me damaged beyond repair incapable of a “normal” life “better off dead” say the well-meaning citizens than “broken” preferring the image… Read more “This Room is Not for Rent-Christine Ray”
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Child Welfare- Christine Ray
I am in a child welfare class In graduate school Class starts at 4 pm The room is crowded and dim My classmates and I are drowsy… Read more “Child Welfare- Christine Ray”
Magical Thinking- Christine Ray
I hide myself behind the hanging coats praying to a god I already no longer believe in to turn me chameleon like the ones I read about… Read more “Magical Thinking- Christine Ray”
Uncomfortably Numb-Christine Ray
Once upon a time i was an innocent girl-child full of trust day dreams fairy wishes like many girl children barbarian invaders tried to claim my territory… Read more “Uncomfortably Numb-Christine Ray”
Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest Honorable Mention- Little Bird/Kae Bucher
He finds me in my nest and gathers my boundaries as though they are nothing more than flimsy twigs to kindle his appetite. As he sets them… Read more “Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest Honorable Mention- Little Bird/Kae Bucher”
Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest Honorable Mention- Queen of my own heart (running away from incest)/Kae Bucher
i wonder … was it all a game to them… that afternoon our house of cards fell? when my heart was ripped like a playing card as… Read more “Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest Honorable Mention- Queen of my own heart (running away from incest)/Kae Bucher”
Whisper and the Roar 