bittersweetsymphoniesechofor thismotherless childit has beenalmost two decadesbut fingers still itchto pick upold-fashioned receiveron Sundayspunch in your numbertell you about the 90’sElijah earned on spring finalshear you laugh that Alis indeed my karmaroll your eyesacross the milesat my latest tattoo we were puzzlesto each othermismatched piecesthat oftenrubbed and chafedI was neversoft cardboardwas I?lasered steel perhapssharp around … Continue reading Mother’s Day
The world needs me to be Wonder Woman right now But I keep thinking That her outfit is ridiculous I appreciate freedom of movement As much as the next girl And get the whole Aerodynamics thing But really!? I like my ass covered And can we talk about those heels?! Give me a sturdy pair … Continue reading Wonder Woman
feminism the oxygen I inhale gratefully often desperately in a world where rapists’ reputations and futures are held in higher regard greater importance than the legacy of trauma that has been inflicted on girls on women against their will where old white men declare balls of dividing cells have more rights than living breathing women … Continue reading Feminists Don’t Wear Pink and Other Lies
I long to be buoyant an updraft to lift your wings allow you to glide thermals gracefully your eyes closed in exhilaration as crisp air fills your lungs but today I am a black balloon thrust upon you unexpectedly tied to your wrist with dirty frayed string that chafes at your skin a cold iron … Continue reading Baby’s Black Balloon – Christine E. Ray
Feminist:* adjective Sometimes fem·i·nis·tic.advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men. nounan advocate of such rights. I keep my feminist agendaclearly displayedon the refrigeratorwhimsical magnetsholding it firmly in placemuch to the discomfortof those visitorswho are convincedthat feminists have nosense of humorI would like to saythat I cross itemsoff the list dailybut combatting toxic masculinityeliminating outdated gender rolesstomping out rape cultureand smashing the patriarchyare a lifetime commitmentvisitors are also flummoxedto … Continue reading We Should All Be Feminists
In memory of Lieselotte Porter 1925-2018 another empty chair another empty corner only resurrection assured this Easter morn are my ghosts who brokers the introductions? I wonder as my past collides into my present room made at my grandmother’s round kitchen table for one more they drink Maxwell House drip Cremora and cheap cut glass sugar … Continue reading Coffee Klatch
Brave & Reckless 