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”
Tag: rape culture
What Every Woman Knows- Christine Ray
I originally wrote this piece in October of 2016. A friend reminded me today of it, stating, ‘it is as wrenching, heartbreaking, and infuriating today.’ Its a… Read more “What Every Woman Knows- Christine Ray”
Raped — One Pamela Pusumane
The air is bit heavier today. Smiling is a cross — heavier than the last one And I am not ready to fall. I don’t think I… Read more “Raped — One Pamela Pusumane”
Kali- mahish.asur-mar.dini
He painted me dark like the goddess on the wall, and in grandma’s locket. Then, he pinned me against glass; Hands apart, wide-eyed, coffee-skinned; My arms covered… Read more “Kali- mahish.asur-mar.dini”
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”
Bad Touch – mahish.asur-mar.dini.
At eight, I used to read the newspaper aloud. I read, “A GIRL OF 3 RAPED BY 7.” My aunt, horrified, said, “Who puts such news in… Read more “Bad Touch – mahish.asur-mar.dini.”
Twenty Months- Roz Weaver
It’s been twenty months but at least once a week I still discredit my mind’s version of that night interrogate memories like they owe me answers… Read more “Twenty Months- Roz Weaver”
Honour-Mahish.asur-mar.dini
The men of this forest aren’t ashamed of comparing themselves to flies that feed on every piece of sugar they find; They said I was sugar,… Read more “Honour-Mahish.asur-mar.dini”
Response Poem: Made for Him- Christine Ray
The video for Niia’s Made for You is one of the most disturbing, provocative and mesmerizing music videos I have ever seen. I could not look away even when… Read more “Response Poem: Made for Him- Christine Ray”
The Name They Call Her- Christine Ray
Always said with venom Always intended to punish “How dare you?!” it asked her insinuating that she was uppity presumptuous a ball breaker to draw a… Read more “The Name They Call Her- Christine Ray”
Whisper and the Roar 