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New American Best Friend

Name: New American Best Friend
ISBN: 1943735107

One of the most recognizable young poets in America, Olivia Gatwood dazzles with her tribute to contemporary American womanhood in her debut book, New American Best Friend. Gatwood's poems deftly deconstruct traditional stereotypes. The focus shifts from

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“i do not beg. i do not ask for forgiveness. i do not hold my breath while he finishes. the man tells me he does not love me, and he does not love me. the man tells me who he is, and i listen. i have so much beautiful time.”

— Olivia Gatwood, amazon.com

Tagged: Poetry, Love, Letting Go, Poems, feminism

“How can you sleep pretty when there are four locks on the door and the fire escape feels like break-in bait?”

— Olivia Gatwood, amazon.com

Tagged: Dangers of Being A Woman, Poetry