a celebration of a true howled existence.

You are a smart beautiful strong hot woman, who needs to roar.  I would will howl at the moon with you.  Keep on writing.

Thank you for such kind words, Francisco.
I appreciate you!
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That are had our attention there for more than a bit, with so much happening. But then realization dawn and the poem and pic clicks like two pieces of a puzzle. Are we going crazy or have we commented on a menstrual piece recently. Hahaha, it doesn't matter we remember a conversation once with an older lady friend that said it was one of the things that she missed. We can believe that, if a man dealt with a timed thing for an extended period he would miss it also. Tight piece of womanhood Lady

I'm glad you got the idea, here, Me. It's interesting that you had another period conversation, I think that's a bit of awesome and I appreciate anyone who's able to discuss periods open and honesty. It's not this taboo, hidden away in secret.. kinda category, is my wish. This was for a comp but I hope that I would have found my way to writing something comparable on my own.It's important that period positivity is exactly that... Positive. and any stigma be removed. Thank you for reading and commenting... You're awesome, my friend
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xo

Lovely RiAN,
I thank you wholeheartedly for your comments!
My perspectives on period positivity and cherishing our femininity has been a kind of call to action and a hidden hurt for me. It's extremely personal and there's a part of my life, part of myself that I sometimes want to hide and not talk about,so it's a dichotomy of sorts. I think that one day I'll get there, with an attempt at writing my whole story, until then I bask in being a force of good- in reference to menstruation / period awareness and positivism. Trying to remove archaic stigmatized notions and shining a light on the natural process and the need for it to be seen as a good thing and not, not talked about or hidden way like a shameful secret. I might even write about my first experiences, (we'll see!)  

I very much appreciate your support and encouragement, my friend. Thank you for that!!  
I am glad you stopped by to read, your visits are awesome and so valuable :)  
Good luck in to comp to you as well, yours was simply gorgeous!! 👍🏻 ☺️
Much love,  
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xo
-S

Bravissima, Lady Blue ❣️❣️ This is an anthem to womanhood. Evoked memories of "I am Woman" by dearly departed Helen Reddy...especially the final line. A true celebration of menstruation and the power that therein lies. As illustrated by this wonderful passage,
"such strength  
of cradled life  
in every burst "
you so poignantly point to past, male-authored vilification of this natural, miraculous process...so beautiful in it's purpose and yet so very painful in it's monthly execution...a pain that, I'm convinced, no man could endure without the care and pampering of a good woman. I love rhythm and visual stimulation loaded into this passage,
"a newly discovered well  
My so-called sinful pride swells  
Purposeful in it's tatters    
as confetti of misconception  
s c a t t e r s "
And what a gleeful, colorful passage is this that perks my most sensual sensation of womanly fragrance,
" Dancing,  
full of ample rosey  
and scented  
in all  
that is womanhood"
Wow wow wow Goddess BB❣️❣️🐻💋🐻💋🐻

Thank youuuuuuu, BB!!.. I'm so appreciative of your comments here. I think it's we wonderfully awesome to have these types of exchanges, to help destigmatize something so very natural and imperative as period positivity! It's healthy for everyone, all around, IMO.  

Yes, the final line was a 💯 tribute... How can you not have that "I am woman, hear me roar" anthem come to mind??? I felt obligated to find a way to work it in, besides, only those of us of a certain age will even register it as a "shout out" anyway.. lol.. hahhaha...I appreciate all your thoughtfulness behind my lines you've highlighted, It's so encouraging to me, my friend. Truly.  

There's something to be said for a man who can relate and and realistically emphasize... Ahhh, talk about refreshing!! I humbly thank you for the generous list add and all your loveliness, BB  
Bear hugs all around!!!... lol
🐻🤗🐻🤗🐻🤗🐻
Much love and respect,
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xo
-B

My genuine pleasure, sweet BB❣️❣️ My perspective may have been influenced by growing up with 5 sisters 😉

Ohhh Wow!... and that would definitely do it!! I'm not surprised, now that I think about it- that makes a lot of sense to me and your uncanny ability to relate to (me anyway) so many deep seeded emotions. There's times when you've written comments that have blown me away... and now I understand better that you've had rich feminine viewpoints as past experiences, to pull from... I hope you have some beautiful memories there, my friend 🙏
Ty for sharing.... you.
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xo

Your weaving of this text is pretty amazing. It was until the last few lines (and the link to the comp) did I realize what this was that I had to go back and read it a few more times.
The patriarchy has certainly placed a lot of negative image on the subject and I like that this comp turns it around as something that is natural and beautiful.  
Your verse here is outstanding.  
Best of luck in the comp.

Thank you for reading and having the integrity to comment and leave your thoughts, my friend. Your insights are valuable and I appreciate you taking the time you do to leave just awesome comments, Wally. It's an important topic, period positivity is de-stigmatization is essential, imo.
I appreciate you, my friend 🙏
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xo