No Apologies by Michelle Vivier

No Apologies Michelle Vivier I refuse to apologize for all the ways I've sought out love and pleasure.I am so much more than my body and those I once let use it without ever having earned it.I refuse to allow my entire humanity to be reduced to who I've laid with, who I'd hoped might love me back, or how I learned to get my needs met when I was sad and lonely.Reader - this was not how I found the love I searched so hard for, but it was my way to unintended endings, unexpected blessings, unfathomable lessons, magic I never knew I needed;A daughter, so full of strength and beauty that she has inspired me to rediscover mine.And she will never apologize for a single ounce of her pleasure.And I will ensure that she will never need to search so hard for love.More from Michelle Vivier ↓@michellespeakspoetry on Instagram Mentioned in this episode:Write After with One Poem OnlyWrite After is a way to encourage poets to listen and write, and use National Poetry Month to highlight how listening to poetry makes us better poets. I know I write the best when I’m surrounded by beautiful poetry–it’s part of the reason I created this podcast, and I want to encourage others to share this practice. If you want to join: Listen to a poem from the month of April on One Poem Only, then write your own in response. I will pick one for each day to read in June for a special series: One Poem After 🍎🍏 Submissions close May 15.Write After Submissions Form