write a poem that incorporates overheard speech.
“she was full of blood”
she was pulsing and messy
lying easily to her masters
pretty faced, and wet between the thighs
she survived
she kept forgetting her name
no one could say it anyway
the rhythm of it, twist of tongue
no one knew what it meant
she was full of blood
when she thought of running she felt heavy
how could she carry all this life
far enough and farther, before sunrise
Author: Adrienne
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Indian activist Gandhi led many peaceful rebellions against oppressive governments, first in South Africa and later in British-controlled India. At first he called his strategy "passive resistance," but later disavowed that term because it had negative implications. He ultimately chose the Sanskrit word satyagraha, meaning "love force" or "truth force." "Truth ('satya') implies love," he said, "and firmness ('agraha') is a synonym for force. 'Satyagraha' is thus the force which is born of truth and love." According to my reading of the astrological omens, Virgo, satyagraha should be your word of power in the coming weeks. Your uprising against the forces of darkness has got to do more than say "no." A fierce, primal yes should be at the heart of your crusade.
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