Author Archives: rheaharmsen
That day
I wish I could enshrine that dayIn my mind, nay, in my soulAnd share it still.It was a perfect dayA day in which I drank my fill.And store for a time to comeWhen we shall no longer beTogether as one. … Continue reading
Black Feminism on the Fourth of July
When is a slave no longer a slave? Is it when she thinks she is free? Is it when time no longer has relevancy? No, the twenty-first century Does not free me. When there’s a pandemic and I become The … Continue reading
The Proposal
“You’re leaving?” she asked. Daniel was packing up his backpack. Not recklessly, jut methodically. His military training. “Of course,” she scoffed. “We’re in the middle of an argument, and you’re leaving.” “You keep the car, Kira,” he said, putting the … Continue reading
Did the corona virus just save the Earth?
by Rhea and Eric Harmsen A recent picture taken of the atmosphere over Italy just showed a significant decrease in pollution over that country, correlated with its coronavirus lockdown. It even talked of fish and dolphins coming back into the … Continue reading
Reframing Motherhood in the Context of Equality: The right to health
Originally posted on Rhea Harmsen:
MOTHER’S RIGHTS, segment 2 of 5 (see previous post) REFRAMING MOTHERHOOD IN THE CONTEXT OF EQUALITY The Right to Health The low priority afforded worldwide to the health of mothers is a fact wholly incongruous…
What are the rights of mothers?
Originally posted on Rhea Harmsen:
How important is motherhood to us as a society? I want to generate a dialogue on how our global society views, upholds or defends the rights of mothers. During the next 5 days I will…
The cat that sits
The cat that sits in the kitchen floor Has refused to go out when I open the door He does not meow but will not be swayed He wants his food poured in his plate How often have I seen, … Continue reading
Raised from the Dayspring of Grandeur
Reflecting on the day’s sad buzzword, which is so heartbreaking. There are historic reasons for the state of nations. There will be an accounting, where some will be shown to have grandeur and some will be found wanting. Raised from … Continue reading
Grandpa Ed was badass
Grandpa Ed was badass Yeah. Forgive the word badass, it doesn’t come easy to my generation. But it is, in fact, the word that fits. And I thank the generation that coined it. In 1954 my father, Edward James Howard, … Continue reading
Words for Robert Reynolds (M.I.A.)
On this Veteran’s day I want to share a poem I wrote in honor of POW (Prisoner of War) Robert Reynolds, my mom’s first husband and the father of my sisters Tina and Carolyn. Briefly, the story goes like this: … Continue reading