Backwards . . .

lillian

it must be a dream . . .
or time-machine . . .
or machinations of an addled brain.

Used to be a woman’s road
to pregnancy and through pregnancy
was determined by men.
Their genitalia and their laws.
Used to be coat hangers
bloodied in cavities,
did more than hang up coats.

It’s not a dream . . .
or time machine . . .
or my septuagenarian brain.
Once again, a woman’s body
her insides, her uterus
are ruled by men.
Their genitalia and their laws.

3 thoughts on “Backwards . . .”

  1. pvcann July 4, 2022 / 10:01 am

    Another long road to walk, again, sadly not a dream/nightmare. Powerfully said.

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  2. Ron. July 4, 2022 / 10:46 am

    I’m with you Sister.

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  3. navasolanature July 8, 2022 / 3:48 pm

    You day this with such impact. So many have no memories of women’s suffering prior to safe and legal abortion. We are with you.

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