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  • Poetry » Politics, Satire Re: Hypocrisy

    @urbannomad I was actually (and perhaps too subtly) comparing the "Eco-friendly" movement with common pro-choice claims about abortion. I personally think I should have a choice about what cleaning pr

    Mar 19, 2012
  • Novel / Chapter » Science Fiction, General Re: Twins, part 1 (edit)

    BelarusBirdy - I'm glad you thought my story was good! I know it seems dismal at this point, but if the rest of it goes as planned, it will end ...

    Jul 8, 2011
  • Poetry » Lyrical, General Re: The Place Where the West Wind Blows

    Thanks! I'll keep that in mind for next time. This is really my first attempt at rhyming poetry and I agree that it got in the way. Thanks for the ...

    Apr 4, 2011
  • Poetry » Lyrical, General Re: The Place Where the West Wind Blows

    Thanks so much for reviewing! I'm new to the yws and wasn't sure what to expect from my first submission but your words really gave me confidence. I took your ...

    Apr 3, 2011


I only know that learning to believe in the power of my own words has been the most freeing experience of my life. It has brought me the most light. And isn't that what a poem is? A lantern glowing in the dark.
— Elizabeth Acevedo, The Poet X