Benavidesemil2003

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  January 2022     2 years ago

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A Woman is a Contortionist

A woman is a contortionist.
Her oppressors, her lovers, her father
Her audience.
Watch as she bends her body
Into whatever shapes you like.
Breaking her bones
To fit the mold.
A woman is a contortionist
The two are synonymous.
Watch as...

– by Emil Benavides

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Roadkill

I never wanted to die like this.
My blood pools from my body,
Painting the gravel a bright burgundy.
I always thought I would die in my sleep
Or something peaceful like that
Buried in a field of flowers
Wrapped in white linen sheets
Okay....

– by Emil Benavides

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