This is my third poetry volume. Per the description on Amazon:
Ornery Owl is a curmudgeonly crone who does not play by the rules. She is a proud feminist and not the fun kind. She is a mother who wonders what kind of world she will be leaving her son. She hopes against hope that her words will prompt people to think and make changes for the better.
The works in this poetry collection were written in the autumn and winter of 2020. They are filled with anger and appreciation, gratitude and grief, hope and outrage, trauma and healing. They cover topics such as abuse, bullying, body image, eating disorders, PTSD, misogyny, sexual assault, size shaming, and climate change.
The words are the real, honest revelations of a disabled woman who was repeatedly misused before learning to respect herself. You may resonate with the words, but know that they have the potential to awaken painful emotions and trigger disturbing memories. Hopefully, they may also inspire those who need the nudge to become their own advocates.
Snippet
YOUR TRUE LIGHT
Be shining your light
In time of new beginnings
Light need not be bright
Don't let naysayers stop you
From sharing your true talent
Further Thoughts: Your True Light
A few years ago, I wasn't in a great place mentally. In truth, I haven't been in a great place mentally for most of my life. For me, poetry has always been the one place where I can let it bleed. The medium doesn't judge, but people still do because, let's face it, people suck.
There was a commenter who referred to the angry, dark poetry that I was writing at the time as "cathartic" and said something along the lines of that I would one day be "a beacon of light for the world."
This made me see red for a couple of reasons.
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This book is always free from Kindle Unlimited. It will be free to own between December 17 and December 21, 2021. The normal price is $2.99.
The PDF is available from Payhip for $1.50, which is approximately half of the Amazon price. Any tip included to help offset fees set by Paypal and Payhip is appreciated.
Or buy the PDF on Odysee for 15 LBC, which is approximately half the Amazon price. The value of an LBC at the time of this posting was approximately $0.05.
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Happy holidays to everyone!
Now I need to know what those reasons are! What a beautiful, raw look between pain and pride. Thanks for sharing, Cie.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the poetry snippet. Much to think about, which I like.
ReplyDeleteWow, you're words made me emotional. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes after reading a previous WeWriWa post that made me giggle. Something about your words hit home. <3
ReplyDeleteLovely poem this week.
ReplyDelete"Don't let naysayers stop you." Aye, to that! Your description of the book has intrigued me enough to purchase it. ☺ Happy Holidays!
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