The Evolution of a Girl Quotes

“do not teach me
my sexuality
is the greatest power i have
and then shame me
when i use it”
― L.E. Bowman, The Evolution of a Girl

“the ocean in me has quieted
but i still
reek of salt”
― L.E. Bowman, The Evolution of a Girl

“Why does society boast about hearts made of stone?

Like something unfeeling and frozen is superior to something warm and beating.

-- I will keep my bleeding heart”
― L.E. Bowman, The Evolution of a Girl

“self-pity is the poison
we feed ourselves
when we are daunted by the work it takes
to grow”
― L.E. Bowman, The Evolution of a Girl