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: Market Penetration – Tamara Fricke
Selling old wares in a new bar he saunters towards a woman sitting alone. She refuses to acknowledge the approach to his buddies he proclaims, “She’s a… Read more “There is Strength in Our Stories: Market Penetration – Tamara Fricke”
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”
Til It Happens to You – Lady Gaga
Incredibly powerful and potentially triggering. “Till It Happens To You” (from “The Hunting Ground” soundtrack) You tell me it gets better, it gets better in time You… Read more “Til It Happens to You – Lady Gaga”
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”
Whisper and the Roar 