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Poetry & Art

Have You Noticed?

The usage of women as shields

in the middle of your heated altercation

translates as another form of hatred.

These “women” you call bitches

are young girls under a spell

containing ingredients

are specifically curated

for an undeveloped palate.

 

The easiest route is smoothed out in naivety.

A clean slate is better than one full of signals.

It’s the decked out chameleon skin

He’s slipped over himself

to claim he’s her mentor.

A true educator draws a line

but he’s cast his line

purposely chosen a bait

glistening for the inexperienced.

All I see is a gutted worm.

All she sees is a diamond.

 

All rooted in power.

All about worship.

Some crave the untouched clay.

The ability to mold within his desires

Beneath his fingertips dipped in the pot of greed.

Expect the boredom

Following after

Once her skin sweats the memories

she’ll grow to resent later in life.

 

It’s only a matter of time

Before the same ol’ words

The same ol’ tricks

The same ol’ gestures

Are brought into the light.

A ribbon cut.

A statue unveiled.

A face unmasked.

Your mark is noticed.

 

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by rbarduhn

Rachel Barduhn is a Afro-Jamaican & German writer/poet from Ontario, Canada. She has a few scattered publications under her belt such as Pinhole Poetry Launch issue, Scarborough Arts (Issues 8 & 9), a short story with Afritondo and chapbook titled Odd Girl, Odd World with Bottlecap Press.

When she isn’t focused on writing, she’ll create abstract collage art, cooking up new recipes and reading various books.

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