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The Calm Riot's avatar

An excellent read, Some poems refuse comfort because truth rarely arrives gently.

Naming the darkness is not obsession, it’s courage.

What’s hidden survives in silence; what’s spoken begins to lose its power.

venus faye's avatar

thank you so much for reading and leaving this thoughtful comment! i agree. my healing journey has been about exposing what was hidden.

Sue Reid's avatar

Beautiful in it’s toxicity, and so powerful. I love how you read it Venus. 💕

venus faye's avatar

thank you so much for your kind words of support. i really appreciate it. this piece was my way of channeling my pain, as this epstein trauma hits close to home. 🩷

Sue Reid's avatar

Oh bless you. I am sorry. These people are nasty parasites 🦠🤮

It’s good to put feelings into poetry ❤️🤗

Birgit / Mrs.Bimako's avatar

This feels less like a poem and more like a clearing, Venus.

The way you refuse to isolate it to “them” -- and name the complicity, the silence, the thrones -- that’s the part that lands hardest.

It’s fierce, but it’s not theatrical. It’s clear.

I’m here with you.

venus faye's avatar

thanks, love. i appreciate you, always. 💞

Jay's avatar

Feeling compelled to write so beautifully on a topic that feels toxic takes a special kind of heart. One that holds compassion and empathy not for self but others. I can feel their presence though. thank you.

venus faye's avatar

thanks for your support, jay. i really appreciate your generosity and kind words. 🥰

Aaliya's avatar

Your writing is both haunting and inspiring. It takes courage to address such difficult topics, and you do so with grace and strength🙏🏼🫂

venus faye's avatar

thank you sister. i know you know. 🔥🌹🔥

Aaliya's avatar

Love you my beautiful sis

Califas's avatar

That was pretty intense! I hope for the day when women don't have to fear.

Califas's avatar

I'm so sorry! You are such a kind human being.

venus faye's avatar

thanks for being a friend and a witness to my writing. silence is violence

Califas's avatar

I'm here for you, standing with you.🙏💖

venus faye's avatar

i was that toddler

venus faye's avatar

thank you. your kindness is felt. 💞