poems of the overtaken
Maddy B.
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These two poems are extremely intimate snapshots into an experience I had with sexual assault. Poetry was how I processed this traumatic experience; I tried to tread lightly with my words out of respect for possible triggers for readers, but also tried to evoke the extreme discomfort I felt during my experience. This writing process was painful, but cathartic. I wrote these poems over the course of a month, in the wake of my experience, so they are very fresh, raw, and reactionary pieces. I hope that others can understand my point of view and feel seen/heard through my writing.
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Expressing creativity through poetry is the way I process difficult experiences and big emotions. Writing is my way of taking what I'm feeling, negative or positive, and turning it into a timeless vignette that will evoke whatever feeling I was feeling when I wrote the piece.
CONTENT WARNING: This artwork contains or explores content that touches on any of the following topics: abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, verbal); aspects of psychology and mental health and contains depictions of self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorders, or suicide; swears or curses; hurtful or hateful language; discrimination (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation); aspects of pregnancy; blood, violence, assault, kidnapping, trauma, or dying. Please read or view with care.
