Time’s Up - Jean Redus

[Larry Robinson]

Time’s Up 

Lately I’ve been crawling out
Of your machine.
I’ve been removing your phallus
>From my temple and releasing
My sisters from your chains.

Lately I’ve been wearing black
Through the hot summer days
Because my grief is stronger than the sun.

There is no recompense for all I have lost,
Even were you to bow your head
And beg forgiveness.

I used to believe I would
Recover my joy.
Now, as I wrest my sovereignty
>From your calloused hands,
I will settle for freedom.

	- Jean Redus