pen in hand
(fingers over keyboard),
one stroke at a time,
scratch out
(delete),
try a different letter configuration.
read aloud
or never read.
just keep adding one
letter after another
after a space
after a coma
after a
full stop.
until we’re bled out.
then there’s room for life.
even if only momentary.
but the hope is there.
room gets bigger
with each stroke
till there’s only life.
ain't i woman 