A drink won’t hurt
You might get a bit dizzy but
a drink won’t hurt.
Because you are such a bold flirt…..
I’ll pour enough to silence consent.
If tomorrow brings a lament,
a drink won’t hurt.
©Susie Clevenger 2017
Real Toads ~ Fussy Little Forms ~ Rondolet
Abuse won’t end
until a woman wins freedom.
Abuse won’t end
because women have to defend
what they wear doesn’t equate whore.
With minds steeped in Jezebel lore
abuse won’t end.©Susie Clevenger 2017
Real Toads ~ Fussy Little Forms ~ Rondolet
Sussex, this is a powerful piece. In fact, both of them. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much truth in that second rondelet! Women all over the world face hostility and abuse.. so much.. that I sometimes wonder if the people involved have any conscience? Powerfully penned.
ReplyDeleteOh, I pray life for so many girls/women will change for the better.
DeleteSo, you won't be supporting Judge Moore, then? The man is utter slime.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a hearty, Hell no! Yet, he finds support. It is utterly disgusting.
DeleteI don't drink alcohol and I often have to listen to those words 'A drink won’t hurt'. The second rondelet is so true and powerful. When will men ever learn?
ReplyDeleteThank you. I don't know what it will take for men to stop abusing, especially when they use a Bible to Eden blame with.
DeleteWhen a drink is served with a purpose it becomes a good reason not to drink...
ReplyDeleteYes, it is so scary how often it happens.
DeleteLove, love, love! We were writing from the same place but mine is perhaps a bit more abstract for the reader and yours is direct and hard-hitting. I think the form, or at least the repetition of the refrain, helped with the message.
ReplyDeleteAnd... I don't know what to do with all my rage.
Thank you. I started this blog to have a place to take my anger, and to speak for the strength women possess.
DeleteWell penned. Astounding how much is now coming into the light of day.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It appears the flood gates are open.
DeleteWell said. We need to stop blaming women for the abuse they suffer
ReplyDeleteThank you! And yes we do!!
DeleteI see you have no shortage of things to howl against. Great verse about a disgusting state of affairs.
ReplyDeleteI wish it wasn't so, but at least howling is some sort of release.
DeleteI am glad you wrote about this, Susie. Seems like any place is a good place to take advantage of women. Truly horrendous times.
ReplyDeleteYes, sadly that is true.
DeleteLove both of these Susie, but that second one is powerful!
ReplyDeleteThank you
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