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Lydia Rae Bush Poetry

Tag: purity culture

Man-eater

December 1, 2023July 10, 2024 Alphabet RavineLeave a comment

Attention, attraction,
affection, attachment,
with trust in you too large to trust 
myself so little,

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Crop Tops and Claws

November 25, 2022September 8, 2023 Alphabet Ravine2 Comments

They’ll spit the word “fashion”,
as though what they’re trying to vomit out
isn’t un-silenced, honest expression.

They’ll tell you how to dress, as though
they’re not saying how to feel.

They’ll condemn all impermanence,
as though phases aren’t actually stages

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narrative

April 19, 2022August 14, 2023 Alphabet Ravine8 Comments

I examine all the women who aren’t needy whores.
I see my reflection and hear their affirmations,
and start to think that maybe I’m no needy whore myself,
until I fear these women are just whores like me-

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Stained Glass

November 8, 2019September 12, 2023 Alphabet Ravine4 Comments

Whisper words like virgin and watch
as images dance through their minds

of white satin gloves,
of innocent deer,
of crystal clear glass.

Write it on my i.d. or social,
but leave it off my nametag, please,Read More »

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