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the witch doesn't burn in this one
Modern poetry
the witch doesn't burn in this one
208 pages · First published 2018
The second Women Are Some Kind of Magic collection replaces the rescued princess with a witch who refuses to be silenced or destroyed. Incantatory poems confront rape culture, misogyny, abuse, victim blaming, and the anger women are often taught to suppress. Images of fire and collective power turn survival from a private achievement into solidarity and resistance against systems that marginalize women. Fierce and deliberately confrontational, this modern poetry collection suits mature readers seeking feminist expressions of rage and resilience, while its explicit language, sexual violence, abuse, and self-harm references make it unsuitable as a soothing or light read.
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Sexual assault and abuse · Misogyny and violence · Self-harm references · Explicit language · Intense anger
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Scarlet Berry Smash
A vivid scarlet smash matches poems that refuse to soften their fire or apologize for surviving.
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Ember & Honey Toddy
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Ember, spice, and honey make a fierce toast to anger transformed into warmth, warning, and collective strength.
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