I am a whore, and I know I am because I was given that label by an angry man after I shared his time and sipped at a seven dollar coffee while we discussed the weather and why the coastal residents of British Columbia should probably think about packing up and moving inland. I am … Continue reading Whore
Category: women empowering women
Book Review – Composition of a Woman – by Christine Ray
I was thrilled when the brilliant Christine Ray of Brave and Reckless asked me to read and review an advanced copy of her debut collection, 'Composition of a Woman', and let me tell you guys, you are going to want to mark your calendars for its July 31st release date! This book is fire, unbridled, … Continue reading Book Review – Composition of a Woman – by Christine Ray
Fallen From Grace – Dena Daigle
A couple of weeks ago I shared a poem from my book Hush on my Facebook page and my friend and fellow writer, Dena Daigle of Phoenix Ascended, stumbled onto it and wrote a stunning poem from the inspiration she got from mine and I know you'll love it as much as I do. I … Continue reading Fallen From Grace – Dena Daigle
The Red Queen
For Shawna, may your scarlet crown always blind the fools; never forget who you are and what you deserve. The Red Queen She has stood before the greatest men and they have knelt within her fires. She forged herself a scarlet crown from each of their desires. She never kept them kneeling, always thanked them … Continue reading The Red Queen
Vintage Heart
For Tamara, with love. She's an old soul with young eyes, a vintage heart, and a beautiful mind. © Nicole Lyons 2017
Spirit Walk
The road is long, it's veiled in mist, the stars are cloaked tonight. The pins in my feet spun the needle in my compass, now I have lost my way. I walk alone with eyes wide shut, stumbling over things unseen. The plains are hills, the hills are plains and nothing is what it seems. Into … Continue reading Spirit Walk
Pressure Sex (trigger warning) – Our Lady Of Lust And Grace
My girl, oh my feisty awesome girl, got sexually assaulted last year. What do you say? “I’ve been there, I love you, be brave, you got this.” It’s almost a rote response at this point. One i… Source: Pressure Sex (trigger warning)
The Weyward Sisters: Hand in Hand – A Collaboration from the Women of Sudden Denouement
There is great power here. Source: The Weyward Sisters: Hand in Hand - A Collaboration from the Women of Sudden Denouement
To My Daughters, on International Women’s Day
I know you’re scared; but I need you to know that it’s okay to be scared. I’m going to tell you something that I’ve wanted to tell you for a long time now. I have a secret: Being scared is a good thing. That excited sizzle in the air right before you get up … Continue reading To My Daughters, on International Women’s Day
