pursuant to the axes of oppression

So obviously, this has turned into an open letter. And that's OK! There might be something here for those of you guys really trying to get quality/close with a fantastic gal could use.


I just have been refining this thought in my head and would like to share it with you. I cannot think of a rational reason to not. Definitely some poetry here.

The axes of which I speak are metaphors. There is one in my hand; it's stuck and I do not want it anymore; my fingers are open but it sticks so well that it seems to those against which it was designed think I wield it with intention. I shake and shake but it won't come off! It gets in the way. I need to pry it off. Might hurt.

The axe you carry (in this metaphor) is what I think a woman in your perspective might; she's sick of taking it any longer. She'll swing at those who wield their swords against her, and is no longer looking for clear targets. She's pissed off! (I see it as 'being mean'. I do not know how you see it, but I have forgotten little of what you have told me over time. I have an idea that you know.) You might see this axe as... well, I don't know, but men sure sure bring it out, all of them. Goddam men.

I carry one of these axes (it's stuck to my hand!), and I stand by while it sets the fury off; I will withstand the hacks (that's what you & I do, we hack at each other, unawarely) because I know 'kind of' what's going on, and try not to forget who's really there. It still hurts, tho'. (not REALLY, these are METAPHORICAL axes)

I don't think that we're happy or pleased about this; imagine, if we just decided to lay down our axes, what we would do with our arms?

It is important to remember that we don't want these axes; I have it still stuck to me, and you'd like to put yours down, but you can't, not right now.

I am fairly certain that these silly words 'peace and harmony' are more what we'd like around each other.

(Maybe I'm just a flake! Or a stupid man.) But I'm sure I'd like to get this fucking ax off my arm.

Alex


this is one thing that has been churning my brain for a bit. enjoy! xo