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March 2, 2025
~ Second Place ~
Premiere Contest: Open Poetry 11
Sponsor: Charlotte Puddifoot
Poet’s note: in this poem, the persona of "Eve" responds with her perspective in reaction to the horrific violence, degradation and exploitation suffered by many women around the world. This dramatic monologue condemns the domestic and/or systemic means and methods by which oppression, against a single woman or many women, is achieved. Eve does not speak against a single man or all men, certainly not against a merciful man or humane men, but Eve does address all women to take personal and collective responsibility to attain autonomy and power in their lives; mind, body and soul.