my beauty is not for your benefit
my shape is not for you to call
my body is not artwork to be consumed or rejected

misogyny presents as flattery until you know better

–     now you know better

 

 

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Andrea Clements is an early morning riser, a ponderer of life and a lover of all things beautiful. She manages an office by day and is a budding poet when inspiration strikes. When she isn’t carting kids around to activities or feeding the household, she enjoys swimming, yoga, crocheting and spending time with friends and family. Contact Andrea at andrea_mae_clements@hotmail.com.