Monday, February 4, 2013

Cruz Takes Control

NOTES ON THE DISASTER

Tore the plastic tubes from my arms.
I still have the scars and I walked
Right out of that place. I say
If I'm going down, then I'll do
The killing-

This poem is empowering. Throughout this book the poems contain vivid images of pain, abuse, and a lack of control. Then boom! She takes control.

The Glimmering Room
By Cynthia Cruz
Four Way Books

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