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Gabi Pires2 min readPoemsDear JohnHe says “my name is John and don’t forget it” oh I’m sorry that’s so rude of me I should introduce myself, hi I’m “on sale black...
Anonymous2 min readPoemsJust PrettyRound of applause for the most backhanded compliment known to man. First of all, I am pretty. Not pretty for a black girl— just pretty. I...
AM2 min readPoemsWe All Know DoraWe all know Dora The girl who walks across your TV speaking Spanish Making sure you understand her while going on adventures along the...
Evan Beharry2 min readPoemsBINGO!Here they come! I got my sheet ready. In it to win it We begin to talk but all I’m doing is waiting He’s gonna say at least one on the...
Joanne Centeno1 min readPoemsA Friend Named PrivilegeI have a friend named Privilege. She follows me everywhere I go. Privilege is a good friend. She makes me feel safe. Privilege always...
Elizabeth Kaufmann1 min readPoemsGood Morning America “Good morning America, today our democracy is under attack.” “Coming up, a threat from the east.” “Plus, what this Congressmen says about...
Sharon Mutasah1 min readPoemsNothing and No OneWhere are you from? You don’t sound feminine. Can I hear you say that word again? You pronounced it so weirdly. The questions, the...
Mala Joy Tripathi1 min readPoemsCall me by My NameA word, a phrase A word or phrase that doesn’t ignite A word or phrase that people can recite People call me physically, “Lightskin girl”...
Ariella Gelbert2 min readPoemsFemininityWhy do people have to ruin good things by shoveling their own expectations down other people’s throats? For some reason, some people...