Button Poetry
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“My Mother Explains My Depression to Me” by RJ Walker
Sometimes you experience Sabrina Benaim’s poem, other times you experience RJ Walker’s. I have experienced both in the same conversation. Sorta. The subject of my depression and anxiety is tip-toed around. We know it’s there, and we acknowledge its existence from time to time, but we never talk about it. Because the emotions that swell Continue reading
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Poetry Break
I’m seeing a pattern. All my poems seem to be coming from Button Poetry. At least a good majority of the poetry videos featured here. Today’s poem is about a topic that needs to be addressed. And that’s consent. It’s strange that we still need to have this discussion about consent. Given how far we Continue reading
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Poetry Break
A: [censored], she passed away this Monday morning in her sleep…I thought you should know… I’ll write this post soon. Tonight, tomorrow, and maybe Friday…I need to just focus on my work and my kid. But I will honor my friend soon. Continue reading
Chapin City Blues 