Men Flashcards
Abuse, growing up (5 cards)
1
Q
Stanza 1, lines 1-2:
A
“When I was young, I used to / Watch behind the curtains / As men walked up and down / The street.”
2
Q
Stanza 1, line 8:
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“They knew I was there. Fifteen / years olf and starving for them.”
3
Q
Describing what men do:
A
“One day they hold you in the / Palms of their hands, gentle, as if you / Were the last raw egg in the world. Then / They tighten up. Just a little. The / First squeeze is nice. A quick hug. / Soft into your defenselessness. / A little / More. The hurt begins.”
4
Q
Stanza 1, last lines:
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“Your body has slammed shut. Forever. / No keys exist.”
5
Q
Stanza 2 last lines + Stanza 3:
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“But this time, I will simply / Stand and watch. / Maybe.”
