these pages are my best effort

to coax out my wild with gently hands

hands that know what they want

that know the truth

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and i'm requesting backup

calling in reinforcements

i know i can't do it on my own

because what the world fears most

are women who have reclaimed their wild

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so i'm calling out to my wild

calling on all the wild things

to come out of hiding

as an overbearing fortress

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i'm unlocking the door

laying down the softest carpet

and giving my wild the warm welcome

she has always deserved.