Habitation
I
Womb
The interior of anything
Factions of ova unite in the galaxy
II
Formicary:
Colonies of ants
Are feminine. The battlegrounds and
Factories maintained only by the Queen’s daughters
This femme place called, “Home”
Holy.
III
Beehive
This exterior womb place
Chambers of honeycomb
Mother’s quarters
Locus of Control
This is not a feminist poem
But rather a metaphysical bearing of breasts
This is an apology to every slut-shamed girl victimized for responding to her biological lusts
And a eulogy to the males congratulated for their sexual awakening
To the girls who are taught to hide her desire beneath ankle-scraping skirts
This is a validation of the double standards enacted by religious institutions
This is a middle finger extended from a feminine hand
A phallic symbol, air-fucking gender roles
This is a coup d’état
Not a Suffragist movement
Courtney enjoys conveying her ideas and experiences through poetic verse. She often reads her work in Philadelphia, PA, where she endeavors to use poetry for self-awareness and advocacy. Her work is inherently feminine and seeks to address her long-standing questions about the meaning of womanhood in today’s society. Courtney is passionate about juxtaposing feminist and environmental themes.