feminism
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“How Dare She?”
What to be feared more Then a woke woman Then one who sees behind the circus curtains Then one who doesn’t follows blind the oppression She is dangerous to patriarchal culture A theath that refuses to worshipfully suffer How dare she speak with a mind of her own? Definitely her faith that is by the… Continue reading
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Phone call
…My phone rang… It was two of my dad side aunts behind the phone, people I hadn’t seen in five years now. It felt like they were placed in my subconscious. I could tell I knew them, but a feeling kept me from truly knowing them. I couldn’t hardly understand their accent. Their deep accent… Continue reading
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I met many women with long stories and often the same end.
I have met many women with long and complex stories, often leading to similar conclusions. My favorite actor, Bahram Afshari, once said, “Nothing ends badly; if it does, it hasn’t ended.” While I appreciate his perspective, I often find myself questioning it. In my brief life experience, I’ve noticed that many women I’ve encountered possess… Continue reading
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