As I was reading your post and thinking about you (me, women, people!) wanting to be seen and heard and feel that we matter…I’m thinking about the shit show that is our country. I’m thinking who’s telling anyone they don’t matter? The white guys in their ivory towers with all their billions because all they see is capital and commodity? Well, I say, “Fuck them.” As for the other 98% of us? (Even the pissed off souls who voted red), we are the ones who we should matter to. We need to stop trying to get the 2% that think they run things to think they can also dictate the rest of our lives because they have money. We need to stop trying to get a seat at the table and instead make our own damn table.
You matter too because you say the real words and you share your humanity and you are a raw writer of truth and you give me hope. For reals. So I hope you know this place would not be the same without you. I hope you know you matter to me. For what it’s worth.
'I’m thinking who’s telling anyone they don’t matter? The white guys in their ivory towers with all their billions because all they see is capital and commodity? Well, I say, “Fuck them.” Yes to every damn word. We truly do matter. Thank you for this, Tristen. Adding this to my "words of encouragement" file to read when I need a reminder that I belong here too.
Hey Robin, I’m glad you’re here. I hope you continue to be here. During the sabbatical (I know you weren’t resting, stay with me tho), the amount of clicks between here and LinkedIn looking for updates and willing you and the littles to be ok would make us all well-resourced if only there was a redemption code.
It’s tough out here for one reason or another. But know you have folks who are rooting for you.
Ha, I loved the "stay with me tho." You get me. And I absolutely believe this a thousand percent. I can feel the community rooting for me - you all genuinely want me to be ok. That's meant more to me than words can express. Really grateful for your continued support, TC. 🌱
Glad you enjoyed it in the spirit offered. It was rejected from one journal and went right out to a litzine who had published my work before. Originally selected for a relaunch of a favorite litzine with a heartening editors note; unfortunately the launch did not happen.
Hey Robin;
As I was reading your post and thinking about you (me, women, people!) wanting to be seen and heard and feel that we matter…I’m thinking about the shit show that is our country. I’m thinking who’s telling anyone they don’t matter? The white guys in their ivory towers with all their billions because all they see is capital and commodity? Well, I say, “Fuck them.” As for the other 98% of us? (Even the pissed off souls who voted red), we are the ones who we should matter to. We need to stop trying to get the 2% that think they run things to think they can also dictate the rest of our lives because they have money. We need to stop trying to get a seat at the table and instead make our own damn table.
You matter too because you say the real words and you share your humanity and you are a raw writer of truth and you give me hope. For reals. So I hope you know this place would not be the same without you. I hope you know you matter to me. For what it’s worth.
'I’m thinking who’s telling anyone they don’t matter? The white guys in their ivory towers with all their billions because all they see is capital and commodity? Well, I say, “Fuck them.” Yes to every damn word. We truly do matter. Thank you for this, Tristen. Adding this to my "words of encouragement" file to read when I need a reminder that I belong here too.
Hey Robin, I’m glad you’re here. I hope you continue to be here. During the sabbatical (I know you weren’t resting, stay with me tho), the amount of clicks between here and LinkedIn looking for updates and willing you and the littles to be ok would make us all well-resourced if only there was a redemption code.
It’s tough out here for one reason or another. But know you have folks who are rooting for you.
I’ve just renewed my subscription.
Ha, I loved the "stay with me tho." You get me. And I absolutely believe this a thousand percent. I can feel the community rooting for me - you all genuinely want me to be ok. That's meant more to me than words can express. Really grateful for your continued support, TC. 🌱
No dinero today, but maybe you have room for a poem now seeking publication.
LIKE GARLIC
Like garlic cooked in a dream
its crackle wafts up without a smell.
My farmgirl grandma had planted purple pansies
their velvet petals singed with black and yellow
beside sweet blue impatiens and long spears
of grass, a garden in a black plastic holding tray.
The white cement balcony overlooking
the strange grey suburb. No
late spring here. The glass doors are opened
Dayroom strangers shimmer.
They put out her gift here.
I offer a cup of water to the roots
check for weeds, broken leaves
places of new growth.
The sun cuts through, warm
on my bare shoulders.
The young aide studies me
holds me with her colorless eyes.
About my age, purposeful
in a way I am not at 20.
I had wanted to disappear.
She locks me in her pale gaze.
I kept wanting to turn
to look up at the sun. They shielded
my brown eyes, to protect my sight.
Groggy, I comply.
The smell of damp earth rises. Snowed
buried alive, I hide in plain sight.
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"I offer a cup of water to the roots
check for weeds, broken leaves
places of new growth."
This is beautiful, thank you for sharing Elizabeth. May your words find the home they deserve. 🌸
Glad you enjoyed it in the spirit offered. It was rejected from one journal and went right out to a litzine who had published my work before. Originally selected for a relaunch of a favorite litzine with a heartening editors note; unfortunately the launch did not happen.
Ah I'm sorry to hear that. I hope they're able to relaunch or that you find another space for it to live.
Sobbing sob sob sob thank thank thank thank you you you. My words are not enough xxxxx
I hear you, Oish. I really, really do. Thank you for being here. 💗
wow! felt. please-- keep writing 💕
Grateful for your encouragement, Quinn! I'll stay at it for sure. 💗
I live with depression too. I know how bad it hurts sometimes😞 I love you❤️ And the world is a better place because you're a part of it🤗
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Thank you for the gentle words, Jasmine. I love you too. Thank you for being you. ❤️ 🌷🫂
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