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Yes I can
Yes I can
write a complete sentence
and yes, I can
follow through with a thought
I can explain in my own
words, I can even spell it out
Would you like me to smile
as I say it?
or look like I need help?
Helpless has been my thing for far too long
and your hand is starting to smell
would it be so bad
if I was left on my own
to think and ponder?
I know you are afraid of
a woman's mind and its
evil concoctions
Would you rather see me baking,
or screaming in the pains of labour?

Would you rather I burn for
my feminine soul
or would you like to mutilate me
so my desire won't get in the way
Books won't give me new ideas
only reinforce the ones I've got
don't rip those pages from my eyes
I've fought harder for them
than you ever will in your filthy battles 		Yes I'm becoming more violent
and oh isn't it a shock
after all those bruised eyes and
broken teeth
and ripped tissue inside
I've finally gathered the rage to hit back
I can bleed all on my own - thank you
really don't need your help
stop trying to prove yourself
to me
I just don't care
Never been one for bondage
never liked to be inferior
not less or more - but equal
that's all I'm asking for

I'd like to think I don't need you
but we both know I do
can't really do my thing
without you
but need doesn't supersede
right and decency
so put those thoughts away
your days of domination
are waning
drawing to an end

Acceptance is unavoidable now
since resistance has never been
your strong point
sure I'll make you happy
but first -
in return,
what for me?

- Jessica D'Ascanio
Let's Take Joy

What's so different from Friend to Lover
Without the one, there's not the other
Without the Trust, we suffer from all love
And We can't believe their words stay above

We'll wonder who or what we're holding to
Understand what I say, especially you
Some don't grade it, then jealousy runs free
Without Trust, even Love runs on empty

They both walk the same talk, woman to man
If you want Joy, you'll try to comprehend
Without either one, there's not the other
Then never a "trusted" friend or lover

- Lamont Prell

Get Wealth

Life weeps away like shallow seconds play
And yet, sufficient to mind
it does end just as time
Nothing is gathered more, valued more, prayed for
As the old coat of warmth that stands now
as solid floor
My heart is glued to it
thoughts sift the love of it
Drawing close through each breath,
I now possess each person's depth.

- Lamont Prell

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