Same Name–A Lyric Essay

Posted on February 25, 2020 by The Thought Erotic in Essays and tagged Essay, Essays, Featured, Featured essay, Featured essays, Jessica Willingham, lyric essay.

by Jessica Willingham

I used to hate my name until I saw it in her mouth.

But then I stopped feeling bored and felt more apart.
Jessica, Ashley, Britney, Stephanie, Jennifer.
Rainbow key chains, different but all the same.
Underneath we all want ourselves.

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A Mother’s Litany

Posted on December 15, 2014 by The Thought Erotic in Essays and tagged Courtney Morgan, Essay, lyric essay.

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by Courtney Morgan

Because I am white.
Because my son is black.Continue Reading

Pregnant Hedonist

Posted on December 15, 2014 by The Thought Erotic in Essays and tagged Essay, Featured, lyric essay, pregnancy, pregnant women, Vanessa Angelica Villarreal.

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by Vanessa Angelica Villarreal

To look at my body and marvel at its size.

I can’t remember a time I’ve ever looked at my body and been pleased.Continue Reading