Tsunami

A mighty force shoved to light,
moving the earth beneath
my footprints in the ashes.

Cry an ocean of tears,

for your shallow, fractured thrusting
which compels beaches to break

and shifts sands of time.

I'm floating on a distant shore;
toes and lips tickled,
caressed, kissed by the ripples.

Just enough to ache for a storm.

I Need All of You

Fear masquerades under inclusion.

I am an outsider;

it's easy to recognize hate
and ignore the threat of apathy.

It prevents amendments.

It taints movements designed to liberate.
It warps boxes,

and has the audacity to twist ideals
beyond recognition with a singular perspective.

Vigorous.  Capable.
Progressive.  Equitable.
Imaginative.  Magnificent.
Feminist.

These are my synonyms!

My equality. 

My definition!

Join me.

Create your own shape.

Break their mold.