For all of the women out there
whose ideas and opinions have been
talked over, interrupted, or dismissed.
Ladies, it’s time to roar. 

From The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin
By Alison Goodman

This is no time to be lady-like,
polite, correct. It’s time to be rude. 

Time to roar our truth, no matter
who tells us to hush. 

Time to fight for our right to control
our own bodies, to get needed health care. 

Time to speak out against guns everywhere,
against military invading our neighborhoods. 

Be warned. We will be loud. Obnoxious.
We will roar.