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Year of the Free Woman
by Sage Sweetwater → (All Poetry by Sage Sweetwater)
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In the year 2006 ... year of the free woman ... (Sage Sweetwater)


 



Splendor in the grass
licking her scars and scrapes,
centuries-old traces
which still show plainly.

Astir now in a soft dune,
unshackled, her tell-tell
tracks imprint her
calligraphy on the sands.


She inspects fragments
of her previous capture,
licking old wounds with the
healing salt of her tongue.

"How could I have existed there?
I couldn't have walked this far
if I was still in that situation, much
less stalk an antelope or get to water."

Life absent now for two decades, now
it thrives, the year 2006,
year of the free woman,
 women no longer dwindling,
now snorting, purring, chanting,
mating, wandering, and foraging
on rejuvinated grasses.



 

Copyright 2006 Sage Sweetwater, firebrand lesbian novelist, brainchild of Sage Sweetwater Creative Properties, flagship of Stone Creek Woman


 


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 Reviews of "Year of the Free Woman"
Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on March 2, 2006
Yes dear sister, 2006, the year of the free woman for sure. I am free, I am getting back into the fold, the groove, or whatever you want to call it. No more will I be subject to others attempted imprisonment of my soul.

The year of the free woman, for sure sis.

Thnx for sharing this wonderfull, delightfull introspection of ourselves. WE ARE FREE!!!

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace opn earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your free sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on March 2, 2006

women no longer dwindling,
now snorting, purring, chanting,
mating, wandering, and foraging
on rejuvinated grasses.


FINALLY!!!



Vesna;)

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 1, 2006
beautifully illustrated chant of the woman's spirit: free and moving into desinty ... returning to the order before man plundered her sovereignty ..

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on March 1, 2006
And just where is this field of grass, Sage. ROFL.
Seriously, life is what you make it. Most don't dream big enough or are willing to risk.

Good work.

Elizabeth-

Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on March 1, 2006
incredible photo and the words do it credit.... mighty!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
Tall grass to lie in and hide till the next stalking begins, what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, besides reading the poetry of a special young lady from Colorado...Ed

Reviewed by Blue Sleighty
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
. . . been trying on some new shoes . . .

I love your work, Sage.

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
I hope this poem is prophetic, Sage. Strong words for sure and I need them. Hey, it's a happy day for me. I passed the NJ State Real Estate Licensure Exam today. Whoohoooo!

Reviewed by Suzie Palmer
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
Yeah, yeah... Year of the Free Woman! Let it be said ... and not a moment too soon! Certainly ages overdue!
Well written, expressed, illustrated, and loved again!!
In Freedom Suzie xox :-)

Reviewed on February 28, 2006
Beautiful artwork and poem, wild and free!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed on February 28, 2006
Sage,

This fairly sings with empowerment! Beautifully, inspiringly penned and illustrated, this is your best. DEFINATELY saving it. Thank you!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

I am Woman...hear me ROAR!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on February 28, 2006
Sage,

Wonderful write; very well done! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Candy T (Reader)
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
yes, our time has come

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
Astonishing work from you Sage! very far-sighted. Form your new species/breeds and such, but please, leave room for the likes of me who still loves and wants men;-)

eT

Reviewed by Miriam Center
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
Wonderful thoughts for women who are arriving where you now are!

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
I agree with Mark below, you display great inner strength and conviction Sage in this dynamic and expressive composition
Women are on the march, freedom is on the march, and all the male bastions are being assailed and overwhelmed by feminism and equality, there are more women in positions of power than ever before in our changing and evolving world
And you illustrious Sage are at the vanguard of the movement !
More power to your remarkable pen and mind
Peter

Reviewed by Mark Rockeymoore
Reviewed on February 28, 2006
i like the strength of this work, and how it seems to be reflected by the artwork!


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