Inspired by Reena’s Exploration Challenge #237 – Zeitgeist
& Eugenia’s Weekly Prompt – Opalescence
the zeitgeist of the 70s
shimmering opalescence
of hope
springing forth
what we thought
eternal
now
powerful crusty men
attempt to dim our light
by deciding our future
i ache with a desire to fight
for and with my sisters
never in my lifetime
had i thought we’d be subjected
to this orchestrated control
forced upon us
our bodies
once again not our own
I Write Her 
This is beautiful Susi ..
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❤ Thanks, Mich!
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How true. Beautifully written Susi.
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❤ Thanks so much, Sadje! 🙂
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Always my pleasure
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Superbly Poignant Susi ..
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❤ Thanks, Ivor, means a lot!
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You’re welcome Susi
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Susi, you nailed the emotions of many. Masterfully written, my friend.
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❤ Appreciate that very much, Eugenia! Thanks. 🙂
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Most welcome, Susi! ❤️
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Amen!
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Thanks, Val! ❤
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You state it so well. How we thought we’d won the battle, and how infuriately the fight comes back around.
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❤ Thank you, VJ! Yeah, two steps forward, three back…
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😩
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Done with elegance.
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❤ Thank you!
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^_^
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Livestock …. by Susi Bocks
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You’ve touched on a very sensitive topic, with so much grace and finesse.
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Thank you, Reena! I appreciate your praise.
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