"roe v. wade" by Olivia Thomas

Olivia Thomas (she/her) is a poet inspired by current events and life experiences. She loves experimenting with form and making pictures with poetry. When she is not writing poetry, she loves to write fictional narratives. Her favorite author is Cassandra Clare.

family members'

"just don't have sex" facebook

posts "wait until marriage"

"murdering babies"

"keep your legs closed and you

won't need an abortion"

as if i could have "win for america"

"irresponsible women" kept mine

closed when

"be an adult, take those men held

accountability" me down against

"against God's will"

my will. how dare they "murderers"

"use birth control"

"no sex, no problem" spit

in my face like that.

June 24, 2022.