Humanity: Raw & Unfiltered
Lisa Tellor-Kelley’s poetry collection ‘My Body Bonded with Superglue,’ published by Animal Heart Press is a woman’s journey through diagnosis, treatment, and healing of breast cancer. The poet takes us on the emotional and physical voyage of having breasts removed and coming to terms with what that means for personal Read more
During my routine OB appointment, my doctor mentioned that my nipple “looked a little funny.” I had noticed that too. She was fairly certain it was eczema but wondered aloud if I might be willing to have a dermatologist check it. As I had a mole on my neck I Read more
There is something indecent in the way she covers her body. Veins are sliding against the thick undertones of her pale skin, a bone on her elbow and peeks of hair unnecessary but unshaved, all are paving to her chest, filled with oxidants from things not inhaled. There, sitting on Read more
It was the middle of the afternoon. My mother’s voice was smoky and quiet, calming. I was five and a half years old.
“Billy, you and I are going to take a bath together, and I’m going to show you my breast. You know I had a mastectomy, and they removed my breast, but I’m better now, and I don’t want you to be afraid.”