Say It Plainly Challenge Winners
A pattern showed up pretty quickly reading this shortlist: these poems don’t circle what they’re about. They just say it.
That makes for some tough, raw reads. Miscarriage, infidelity, chronic pain, money, addiction, fear for someone you love. Not much is softened or dressed up. By the end, I felt like I needed a cigarette, and I don’t even smoke.
Comments (10)
Damn, this is so relatable
A strong choice, to open with "fuck". Sets a good precedent. Every syllable lands like a punch 😁
Whoaaaa, this hit me so hard and packed a punch! Loved it so freaking much!
Damn. Felt this in my soul. Beautiful but so sad x C x
Wow, I can feel your pain. Sending hugs.
Ouch! That is all.
That packed a punch, a knock out punch
Oh this one makes me want to give you a hug. 🤗
Ouuuf harsh and hard hitting
Candid and Powerful! Go Melly G! 💪🏾