After the parade
A man's reflection on the abortion bans.
After the parade, I'm drinking in a bar.
After the parade, I'm drinking
in a bar because
I'm lucky not to have an
unwanted human being
growing inside of me. And after the parade
I'm taking in the news because I'm
sitting in a bar watching TV because I
am not one of the people who has died because
of something growing in their womb that
could have been removed. And after
the parade I'm thinking but not living
this reality because I simply do not
have a womb. But
after the parade I will be at the next
parade because
the least that I can do
is march.
About the Creator
Luisa Gillies
Hi! I'm Luisa.
I write short stories and poetry.
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great work Luisa
Nice work Luisa :)