Posts tagged ‘women’s stories’

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February 25, 2014

What makes a Brilliant Carcass?

by SHIRLEY MAYA TAN

No amount of concealer

Will hide the bruises

No foundation

Will quite cover the pain

No red lipstick

Will match the blood

Dripping from inside

 

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January 18, 2014

Poem: Steel Tofu

by SHIRLEY MAYA TAN

I am sorry if I don’t parade

My shattered sensibilities

Around my neck,

Like a garland of self-pity

For the whole world to see.

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October 3, 2013

“I am From… “

by willowmarie

 

“Where are you from?” We get asked that all the time….

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