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    Tag: global exploitation of women

    Preyed

      Whispers penetrate flesh walls, secrets resound like a melody within the temple of mind. A church choir of boys sing Latin, a tongue they never understood,… Read more “Preyed”

    October 25, 2018October 29, 2018 by Sabrina Escorcio

    Sexual Exploitation — One Pamela Pusumane

    I never knew this body would be such a burden A subject of many tragedies and a let down to the world. To God. To man. To… Read more “Sexual Exploitation — One Pamela Pusumane”

    May 30, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Domestic Abuse — One Pamela Pusumane

    I have never been good with emotions but I’m an artist with fists. Sometimes I prefer beating myself up with a bottle Because Mommy said that’s how… Read more “Domestic Abuse — One Pamela Pusumane”

    May 27, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Child Bride- Twistdbutterfly

    I sit and stare out the window watching the wind as it catches the swing and makes it move as if I am on it Maybe the… Read more “Child Bride- Twistdbutterfly”

    May 21, 2018May 4, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    Down – Deveraux Frazier

    Down Down Down Deep into the darkness we go Depths uncharted but by one Death discharged into the youngest one Down Into the valleys we praise the… Read more “Down – Deveraux Frazier”

    May 15, 2018May 4, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    In Case You Still Don’t Understand Consent-Jessica Boyles

      This was no one-night stand I’ve had drunken sex that I regretted Or not Too many times for mom to read about here This was not… Read more “In Case You Still Don’t Understand Consent-Jessica Boyles”

    May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    How I Drown- Jessica Boyles

      The first wave was a sneaker A rogue Smacked my back and sent me flailing Without warning Without a chance to gasp The second wave took… Read more “How I Drown- Jessica Boyles”

    May 10, 2018May 11, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    From #metoo You- Roz Weaver

      There is an anger that sits in the pit of your stomach a sorrow that weighs down your bones some days you bang your head against… Read more “From #metoo You- Roz Weaver”

    May 10, 2018May 11, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    Dangerous- Jessica Boyles

      Never knowing Steal some shoes What is coming Drive Drunk When it’s coming An explosion Spew my venom Of hate and anger Spit on a cop… Read more “Dangerous- Jessica Boyles”

    May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    Exquisitely Numb-Jessica Boyles

      Withdraw Pull away Go missing Find control In emptiness Lay quietly Stare at the wall Rest in the absence A disappearance A melting away Stillness welcomes… Read more “Exquisitely Numb-Jessica Boyles”

    May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

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