The video for Niia's Made for You is one of the most disturbing, provocative and mesmerizing music videos I have ever seen. I could not look away even when I wanted to. It inspired my response poem below. TRIGGER WARNING: This is not an easy video for rape survivors, victims of childhood sexual abuse or … Continue reading Made for Him/Response Poem to Niia’s Made for You
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Spoken Word Poetry: Silence Will No Longer Ring in My Ears
Dedicated to Dom, 1WiseWoman, Rachel and all the other women (and men) who survive. Sometimes we need to speak our truth, not just write it. The full text version of this piece can be found at Silence Will No Longer Ring in My Ears https://soundcloud.com/christine-ray-464639061/silence-will-no-longer-ring-in-my-ears
Silence Will No Longer Ring in My Ears
I will not be silent I will not maintain the peace I will say the ugly words out loud and I will not flinch Murder Rape Incest Stalking Harassment Discrimination Domestic Violence Mansplaining Discounted simply because we are women To find our voices as women to speak our truth is a revolutionary act that … Continue reading Silence Will No Longer Ring in My Ears