Yard Sale of Thoughts

No Man in the World

Katie Frances Hartless
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Demeaning, Devaluing

Shame! Shame! Shame!

Why is the experience of half of the world disgraced?

Clawing, Climbing

Walk-behind, Cover-up

Bind! Bind! Bind!

Why should contortion and distortion of oneself mean love?

Chick Lit, Fluff

only girls read that stuff.

Don’t stand, sit! Cross your legs!

Secrets, Misinformation

Why is the experience of half the world segregated?

I have not forgotten, my foremothers’ pains;

the stretch of the coat hanger,

the years without signature,

without even the power of their own names.

None of us can ever unlive those days.

©2021 | K.F. Hartless

Artwork: Priyesh Soni “Feminist”

“No Man is Big Enough For My Arms” Ibeyi
International Women's Day

9 responses to “No Man in the World”

  1. Hobbo Avatar
    Hobbo

    Powerful stuff. I can’t get my head round the burka. It’s not a racist thing it’s that subliminal message about women being somehow less than men that I hate. 🙂

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thanks; yes, the idea that there’s something evil that needs to be concealed. Women’s issues always seem to be slightly taboo. Appreciate your comments.

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      1. Hobbo Avatar
        Hobbo

        🙂

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  2. Mister Bump UK Avatar
    Mister Bump UK

    the other half of the sky.

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  3. K.Hartless Avatar
    K.Hartless

    It would be great if there wasn’t any divide.

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  4. Tricia Sankey Avatar
    Tricia Sankey

    💯 Very moving piece 💞

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, kindly, Tricia.

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  5. johnlmalone Avatar
    johnlmalone

    terrific: i’m so proud that my daughters stand up for themselves; it’s a world full of bullies and bullies must be stood up to;

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Kiddos to you as a father, John. You must have taught them self-love and self-worth.

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