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Author: Elisabeth Pels

Elisabeth Pels is a student who has a passion for writing and is working toward her degree as a Forensic Pathologist. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, oil painting, playing Violin, Guitar, and the Merlin, as well as giving music and art lessons. A few of her favorite poets are; Tracy K. Smith, T.S Eliot, and Ramsey Nasr.

Hourglass

August 9, 2016October 6, 2018 Elisabeth Pels

*Note: This poem was inspired by the struggle women face in the workplace to be taken seriously, to be seen as powerful, strong, and confident, rather than objectified, and stereotyped. A silent wonder. Just some skin,  Segmented, cut, altered.  36,28,36  Measure up  Or measure off.  Hard worker  Easy on the eyes.  Long Read more

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