By the way, the works of women are symbolical

I'm having some teething problems with this blog.
It'll be better soon.
'Til then, here's a quote to sink your chops into...

"By the way,
The works of women are symbolical,
We sew, sew, prick our fingers, dull our sight,
Producing what? A pair of slippers, sir,
To put on when you're weary - or a stool
To stumble over and vex you...'curse that stool!'
Or else at best, a cushion, where you lean
And sleep, and dream of something we are not
But would be for your sake. Alas, alas!
This hurts most, this - that after all, we are paid
The worth of our work, perhaps."

I don't really know what she's getting at, but I like it! I'm no feminist, believe you me. Something about this quote just struck a chord. Well, a momentary moment of, 'aaaah, cool.' You know the feeling. Or perhaps you don't. How presumptuous of me!

I think you should read Dark Looks by Denise Riley. It's weird but good. As is most vaguely modern poetry! The thing is, it catches you out the first time. I mean, you phase out half way thru, and then you see that last line and its like she knew it would happen! Good work Denise Riley.

Bx