Lori A Minor

Quiet Things

The first time I was raped, it wasn’t like you see in the movies. He didn’t hold me down or spit on me. I woke up that morning and he was already sliding off my panties. I begged him to stop, but he kept saying it was okay.

freezing rain. . .
winter deepens
the black-eyed susan

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About the Author

Lori A Minor, editor of #FemkuMag, was shortlisted for the Touchstone Award (2017, 2019) and gave a presentation on social awareness in haiku at Haiku North America 2019. She is honored to be selected for New Resonance 12 (Red Moon Press). Lori’s fifth collection, Recycled Virgin, is available by contacting her.