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Dirty Words – Georgiann Carlson

The dirtiest words are those used to describe women and their anatomy No other words are filled with such hatred, cruelty and disgust I’m an artist, a writer, a vegetarian, an animal rights activist, and quite a few other things as well. I love books, cats, philosophy, good conversation, Chicago and the arts. So myContinue reading “Dirty Words – Georgiann Carlson”

Dirty Words – Candice L. Daquin

The party is in full force, women are lifting their skirts turning ankles, kicking legs higher, swaying men are throwing back brandy, urging on, wiping damp hands on the backs of chairs unseen. Children who are supposed to be sleeping, watch from the tops of stairs, for discarded drinks especially those too sweet and yellowedContinue reading “Dirty Words – Candice L. Daquin”

Through The Looking Glass – Candice L. Daquin

through the looking glass there exists a woman who is not in pain she runs without restraint no manacle or disorder to her name people wait on a bridge for her to cross they are all those who have loved her calling from the other side that part of her heart cast in loneliness feelsContinue reading “Through The Looking Glass – Candice L. Daquin”

Crimson Skins – Candice L. Daquin

where fire sleeps rounded belly, lidded eyes a surprise, blitzing in post war stockings loss sold by the bale songs of loss sound beautiful underwater where titan lulls his shamrock iris reflective children see ghost horses on waves they say dandelion seeds are less wish than fancy still, one strong blow, scattering hope a dressContinue reading “Crimson Skins – Candice L. Daquin”

Softly Glowing Exit Sign – Candice L. Daquin

Silhouettes watch neon street in stark relief sexing sticking to them in humid night like a cocktail without focus sweats until it burns off potency and becomes just a color. He towers over her in his rigidity the lines of control are taut like waxed instrument unsaid things gather at the edges and she isContinue reading “Softly Glowing Exit Sign – Candice L. Daquin”