It’s happening now, by Gillian Whittle
It’s happening now
girls are being told they’re stupid, worthless, ugly sluts
women are being shouted at and stalked and beaten
and killed in a red fury of self-righteousness by vicious men with guns
Read MorePosted by greenfirewriterseditor | Mar 3, 2018 | Fired Up! Poetry, Fired Up! Writing
It’s happening now
girls are being told they’re stupid, worthless, ugly sluts
women are being shouted at and stalked and beaten
and killed in a red fury of self-righteousness by vicious men with guns
Read MorePosted by greenfirewriterseditor | Mar 3, 2018 | Fired Up! Art & Photography, Fired Up! Writing
I hope that my work encourages your well-being, helping you navigate your emotional and mental life more easily.
Read MorePosted by greenfirewriterseditor | Mar 3, 2018 | Fired Up! Essays, Fired Up! Writing
The PEBL was a perfect conversation starter. From sun-hardened road-workers to retired residents of fancy golf-communities, from scientists and elected officials to ice-cream vendors, from kids to 85-year-olds, I got to speak about climate change with people from all walks of life.
Read MorePosted by greenfirewriterseditor | Mar 3, 2018 | Fired Up! Essays, Fired Up! Non-Fiction, Fired Up! Writing
If we believe, really believe, in commonality, how can we turn away from a child, any child? How can we all be a part of our global village? Here’s how I do it–in South Africa.
Read MorePosted by greenfirewriterseditor | Nov 26, 2017 | Fired Up! Poetry, Fired Up! Writing
There will come a time when the road will beckon you
like the outstretched hand of a lover
leading you on a new adventure.