I gave to you until my palms were empty;
you took until your hands were
coated white with the dust of my bones.
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Mika Doyle is an emerging poet and writer from Rockford, IL. She earned her master’s degree in communications and bachelor’s degree in literature. She has published articles about rape culture, trauma, and gender roles in Bitch Media. Read more here: https://mikadoyle.com
Photo: Brook Anderson
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