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"My fellow women who have been



black and blue, I share your pain...."

From the passionate pen of Girlras comes a new collection of poetry written especially for women who carry with them the terrible secret of living with abuse. Her words reflect her own struggle as a woman who has experienced the burden of loving a man who wounds with words as much as with a fist. Yet in her writings lie defiance and strength, and the triumph of overcoming-







"One Less Dust Ball"



You are a dust ball under my bed



And I must be woman



Enough to vacuum you out




Honey, you have added



Multiplied and divided



I know math just like you



I am into subtraction



Get the picture?



Dust balls suffocates and strangulates



Cleaning you out of my life



Leaves me fresh, vibrant, and alive



Baby, I won't wait till spring



This is your last day



Say good-bye







Love Has No Conscience dissects relationships as it examines human nature and the many faces of love and lust. The pictures Girlras creates not only spotlight the struggle of women but celebrate female friendships and nurturing families as a safe haven in a troubled world.