The lines here were found in the news and on social media reflecting the experiences and trauma of victims of rape.
Category Archive: Violence
“Say That” by Anne McCrady appeared in the 2019 international anthology Living Peace, commemorating the U.N. International Day of Peace and those living compassionate lives of service.
marking a year of Russia’s assault on Ukraine Here we are an old couple bitter in our disdain […]
“Dreaming in Mariupol” imagines the dream of a Ukrainian trapped in the rubble of the city.
“Taking a Knee, Taking a Stand” was written in response to the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed.
“Mr. Bone Saw” was written regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
“Why We Didn’t” was prompted by the #MeToo movement, the Bill Cosby conviction and the Kavanaugh controversy.
“I Can’t Even Talk About It” expresses the world’s anguish about Assad’s brutal use of chemical warfare in Syria.
“New Day” considers the global zeitgeist on the morning that 2016 ends and 2017 begins, and how we might feel hopeful.
“Dust on the Tongue” begs the question, When Will We Stop the Tragedy of Aleppo?
Poet With a Press Pass 