Religious fanatics in red caps and black robes
Choice Appomattox and transvaginal probes
Beaten and raped, then told what to do
Stripped of your voice, no autonomous you
Back-alley midwives with buckets and hangers
Forced into action, like fierce Margret Sangers
Matt K and Sam A, don’t care what you think
Judge Thomas and Barrett drown Roe in the sink
Ejaculate holder, an object, a vessel
A fait accompli, with no room to wrestle
Your thoughts do not matter; just do what we say
Your handmaid’s dilemma, the American way
From pro-choice to no-voice, a Trump court of minions
Precedent-killing abortion opinions
The fetus and soul are what matters the most
Your womanly role is to be a good host
Geoffrey Reilly is a skilled, passionate, and collaborative information designer and writer with over 30 years of experience in the software industry. He lives in Warren, RI with his wife, two sons, and their dog, Pepsi.
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Excellent!
Great post my friend!!! It’s beyond shame to think that 6 Lying Liars on the Supreme Court have put their religious beliefs ahead of a validly determined court decision by 7-2. Thanks for this!!