I’m dedicating this post to the Afghan Women’s Writing Project created by writer Marsha Hamilton: http://awwproject.org/about/ A global event for women, to celebrate commit and connect, is today being presented by the Women’s Information Network. Contemplate your life and see where you can improve the self worth of you as a person and [...]
All posts tagged freedom
International Women’s Day
Posted by Bodhirose on March 8, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/international-womens-day/
O Joy!
A bird I spied up in the oak, Shadows therein did give him cloak. Trilling whistles did me engage, O joy! Freedom from gilded cage. I thrilled to watch you through my scope. Your charming antics brought me hope. Petulant warble as if onstage, O joy! Freedom from gilded cage. Bib, crown and nape of [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on January 5, 2012
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/01/05/o-joy/
Stuck
So often life is like this, our hands are tied; we see an escape but it lies just beyond our reach. How have we put ourselves in this space of immobility? What has brought us here–what choices did we make to serve up what is staring us down? If we always had it easy…if life [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on December 13, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/stuck/
Thank You, But No
Thank you, but no. I will no longer read your letters nor will I listen to your voice. Goodbye has been said. Overflowing are my head and heart of the words you’ve spoken that pierced them both. So long, too long, I listened and heard the rantings and manipulation you spewed forth lectures really–of your ideas [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on August 30, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/thank-you-but-no/
Underground Railroad
Under cover of night When no moon is in sight Preparations are made To run for their lives The railroad’s network Connects them to freedom Safe havens distance Becomes a slave’s challenge Their earnest desire Propelling them on No longer accepting White man’s dominion No law’s protection Covers their lives Ownership by another No longer [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on July 4, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/07/04/underground-railroad/
Walking Away
At first all I felt was just a pinch or two perhaps likened to an itch upon my foot. Then a vague uncertainty arose as the sting grew worse. Words were spoken to confuse me, demeaning my worth But he’s right, I’m wrong, it’s all meant for my benefit. I became expert at shoving those [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on April 23, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/walking-away/
Two Worlds
I’m living between two worlds: In one I’m conscious and aware, in the other I’m struggling in a dream. I see the purity and love in my heart. I perceive my flaws and faults in extreme. I can mindfully follow my breath in and out. I breathe in staccato from the anger I shout. I [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on January 8, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/01/08/two-worlds/
Gayle Walters Rose
Poets United
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