Poetry

authenticity isn’t a choice for us all

“Choose to be authentic. Choose happiness.” That’s easy enough to say when you’re privileged. Authenticity isn’t a choice for everyone. Some of us can only (freely) do it if others CHOOSE to support us. Some of us must be content with living authentically amongst those we trust Remember that, and be kind.

funny how you’re suddenly ugly/fat/dangerous/a bitch AFTER you say “no”

Before you’re their world, their everythingYou’re magnificent, beautiful, a gemThey’ve never seen another woman like youNever known a woman to exude such presence But then you say no Spin on a dimeTurn ugly, cruel, closedYou’re dangerous,Selfish.Cold.A bitch. After you say no I thought you meant itThe flattering words,The promisesBut it was a lie. He said …

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