Mirror
of Medusa
Belittled and ghost
lighted to retreat
Into a malevolent night.
We resurface to claim
our right,
Our power to fight;
Against the patriarchal
blight
That boxed and blinded
our light.
Who is the monster and
what does it reflect?
Medusa or mirror the
male instead.
He did destroy all
potential of Her
Except the enticement
in the danger of beauty.
copyright T. Truesdale image 2018
poem 2021
Healing Light
For all of us that are hurt even broken hearted by the violence and betrayal of this last week, this last four years. We must confront the injustices of the past that have set the groundwork for this hate. We must move forward with truth always truth.
Spirit of Reconciliation
by Toni Truesdale
Peace cannot be absolute,
Until the Process is complete.
The courageous steps towards reconciliation are
Full of pain, tears, heartbreak...
The anguish needs recognition;
And responsibility accepted,
Before absolution.
For perception of historical grief
Must be believed, by all...
Sincere reparations,
May be inexact;
But told with unconditional truth,
To have an amnesty in equality;
And in forgiveness, peace.
T.
Truesdale copyright 2009
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