Ways in which individuals deal with the uncertainties of the past Itinerary Feel a passion for invisibility, be a fly on the wall, the pitcher’s ear, the child in the corner with his eyes clenched.[…]
Tag: abuse
Late Night, Moon Bright
Here is Barbara Kingsolver’s original poem, “Remember the Moon Survives,” which is the poem my group used in the Poetry Seminar. Remember the moon survives, draws herself out crescent-thin, a curved woman. Untouchable, she[…]
Protector – Tormentor
REMEMBER THE MOON SURVIVES by Barbara Kingsolver Remember the moon survives, draws herself out crescent-thin, a curved woman. Untouchable, she bends around the shadow that pushes himself against her, and she waits. Remember how[…]
Personal Response to Remember the Moon Survives
Remember the Moon Survives BY BARBARA KINGSOLVER Remember the moon survives, draws herself out crescent-thin, a curved woman. Untouchable, she bends around the shadow that pushes himself against her, and she waits. Remember how you[…]
A Conditional Romance- Free Choice
TRIGGER WARNING If you are triggered by abuse or suicide, please do not read this. I’m making it sound way worse than it actually is but I just don’t wanna freak anyone out but I’m[…]
The Women Who Dance In Circles
Below is a lyrical poem that highlights the strength and beauty all women possess as we “dance circles around the sun.” This is a piece that touches on topics of feminism, abuse, and empowerment, and[…]
Teddy Bear – Personal Response To The Road Not Taken By Robert Frost
Trigger warning. My personal response is on child abuse. Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones – while physical abuse might be the most visible, emotional abuse and neglect also leave deep, lasting[…]
Heartstrings
Heartstrings. How far do you stretch mine? I question everything you do, everything you say; I am always unsure. I can never make up my mind. I wonder what I am to you. Entertainment?[…]