Women bleed –
red blots in an otherwise
black and white world –
have learned the language,
yet feel like foreigners,
undermined by nuances;
travel this patriarchal
landscape, would-be leaders
whose compassion like blood
unsettles the ambitious,
too exhausted to play the game
corporate agendas do not align
with weary-hearted
mothers who would slow
progress to raise wholeness.
We take back seats,
submit to sermons from self-
proclaimed prophets, who mime:
words without substance,
are starving for sustenance
in a fast food, quick fix world
where harm is overlooked
in praise of mass consumption –
crave relief from the imbalance –
seek woman-only refuge
to vent our quiet rebellion,
give voice to our marginalization.
Our blood is thick, heavy,
like our passion, offensive to some
and like our power, unstoppable.
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perfectly put. imagery is breathtaking. Thought provoking. True words.
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Thank you, Nancy, as always I appreciate your encouragement
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