“A strong woman is a woman at work, cleaning out the cesspool of the ages, and while she shovels, she talks about how she doesn't mind crying, it opens the ducts of the eyes, and throwing up develops the stomach muscles, and she goes on shoveling with tears in her nose.”
Quote by Marge Piercy
Work
Moon Is Always Female
This work delves into the moon's representation as a symbol of femininity across various cultures and times, offering a reflective and philosophical analysis of its role in literature, art, and society. more
Author
Marge Piercy
Marge Piercy is an American poet born on March 31, 1936. Her poetry extensively covers social and political issues, known for her profound social consciousness and feminist perspective. more
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