Poetry & Prose
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“Tasting Ecstasy” by Kila Lambertt
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“Suddenly, Loreena McKennitt Songs” by Mārta Ziemelis
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“A Sensorial” & “What the Old Woman Knows” by Melissa Ridley Elmes
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“Legacy of Silence,” “Women: My Church,” & “Siren Song” by Crystal Murr
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“The Trees are Fake” / Flash Fiction
By Daphne Hall I’ve never been before, unless you count when I was born (Mom doesn’t). She wanted out of there quicker than a bull in a rodeo, which sounds very Texas to me. When I ask why, she talks about her daddy, my papa, and reminisces about him before his mind got lost. There’s nothing left for us in Tallahassee. Except I got friends there—and a cat that I’d sneak food out to when Mom wasn’t looking. She says that I’ll make new friends in Commerce and even get a dog. When I told her I wanted a cat she glared at me. Texas is dog country. But I’ve…
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Daphne’s Selections
We will be updating this list throughout Women's History Month based on the suggestions and submissions we get. Daphne has provided plenty of links to different poems and prose she finds empowering!