Let Feminine Rage Take the Stage
I am thinking about feminine rage and the anger I feel every time I go on social media and see another file outlining the horrors a woman went through at the mercy of evil men. The cruel injustices women everywhere face, their stories of abuse reduced to “allegations.” I don’t Read more
Bird Watching
It’s happened a lot lately, flash across my line of vision, then gone. At first I thought of glare, reflection off my frames. But I know better. I dreamed last night of lovers, and this bird has a message. He’s pulling something raw and alive. I thought they ate only Read more
Learning How to Single
Todd was the across-the-street neighbor who would take my garbage bin to the street after my husband left. Todd was older than me and had a live-in partner who was older than him. He was the kind of guy who talked with you at the mailbox about boring stuff like Read more
Bewildered
What did we ever do to you Besides smile your way And hold your hand And trust the person within the man What did we ever do to you Besides say yes To your proffered ring And plan the wedding You called ‘more your thing’ What did we ever do Read more
Who is she?
We met in Paris many years ago now Right away she befriended me, I’m not sure how. Twelve years difference, but I felt I knew her. Where she came from I couldn’t at first be sure. I overheard her say to a student, “Je suis belge,” And I was mystified, Read more
Under the Table
My first trip to Paris. A dream come true. From the favela to the City of Light. Like in the movies. Young, in love, and full of hope. We were sipping drinks on a sunny terrace when my new boyfriend glanced at my arms and grimaced. “You have a lot Read more