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Keep Her Safe

Katie Frances Hartless
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Punctures, strangleholds

Nobody likes her angry

Won’t do what she’s told.

© 2022 | K.Hartless

A haiku for my own healing. I’m pretty mentally consumed right now by recent Supreme Court decisions, including the denial of states to tighten gun control laws, the overthrow of Roe vs. Wade, and the reopening of prayer (and other religious activity) in school. So I’ve decided to face it head-on in my writing instead of hiding from it. What’s your strategy?

Cover Art: “I’m Not Mad, I’m Hurt” Henn Kim

19 responses to “Keep Her Safe”

  1. Mister Bump UK Avatar
    Mister Bump UK

    Wishful thinking

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      It’s not working…you’re right.

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  2. johnlmalone Avatar
    johnlmalone

    a scathing commentary in three lines; I can’t believe that decision and the concurrent failure not to repeal the right to carry weapons; like they say, ‘the law is an ass’

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      And yet is is us women who are left to serve as mules…Thank you, John. For commenting here. I am in the opposite of the ‘good place’ right now mentally.

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      1. johnlmalone Avatar
        johnlmalone

        I understand; judges are supposed to be wise and equitable; let the rage out !!!!

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      2. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        It’s an evil magician’s stacked card deck. Trump’s legacy to us losing two supreme court judges during his reign, yes, I said reign,

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      3. johnlmalone Avatar
        johnlmalone

        America’s angry; I can feel the fury from here —

        Like

      4. johnlmalone Avatar
        johnlmalone

        I don’t know if the judges are all men but if they are it makes me despair of my gender —

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      5. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        I think there’s one female that voted to overturn. Appointed by Trump, super young, conservative, and party loyal. It’s wrong of me to hope for an accident, isn’t it?

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      6. johnlmalone Avatar
        johnlmalone

        no, it isn’t; these are very trying times —

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  3. writingwhatnots Avatar
    writingwhatnots

    Sad and worrying times – writing about how we feel is what poets do.

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      It’s a bit of a release, but soon enough it’s back again. I may even go boxing , I’ve got that much rage.

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  4. Jim W. Avatar
    Jim W.

    very sad ..you should move to Canada while you can 😊😊😊

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      I’ll be visiting in July. Should see if I can stock up on medications.😂😢

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      1. Jim W. Avatar
        Jim W.

        we love refugees 🌞🌞

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  5. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    none i m a man done with fathering. so it is not my place to say.

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  6. Jeff Flesch Avatar
    Jeff Flesch

    Powerful poem, K. I am processing these oppressive developments by writing to state legislatures, and in my poetry, though I’ve not yet published any of these poems.

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, Jeff. I look forward to reading what you’ve penned when you feel it’s the right time to share. It’s the little things we tend to forget that can make an impact. Processing here, and trying to not feel shame and blame for being a part of the complacency that has allowed this to happen.

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      1. Jeff Flesch Avatar
        Jeff Flesch

        You’re welcome, K. Always. Oh, thank you so much. I’ve been reflecting upon it, and am processing too. That is a wonderful way to write about shame, blame, and complacency, and I completely understand, and resonate with you. I also think the actions we each continue to take, whatever they are, matter, and make a difference in the world each day.

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K.F. Hartless (she/her) is a free-spirited fiction writer and word trapeze artist. When she’s not juggling her career as a literacy specialist, she’s preparing her latest death-defying act on the keys.

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