1 The Message This is a def jam poem that I have written to be performed in GirlPower!, one of the performances in the Estrogenius Festival 2008 in New York City.

CCCP One quick trip back is one trip too many.

2 Avec Clarté Clarity n. freedom from indistinctness or vice is what we ask for when we know the answer but wish we didn't.

3 A letter To the readers, poets, anyone who wishes to read. Interpret it as a poem, a story, an explanation, an excuse, anything you feel is right. Only remember, you'll find no lack of sincerety here.

1Unblemished Something that could potentially fall into a memoir, as someone suggested :).

3Medulla Oblongata this is a story about tacit agreements and serendipity.

11Exits i've been wistful.

12 Emmaline it echoes in my curls.

7Distortions of Reality opinions, please.

15Grease with a scissor.