The Femme MystiqueLesléa Newman "Written by femmes, former femmes, femme wanna-bes, femme admirers, and, of course, femme fatales, The Femme Mystique offers a fascinating look at the world of femme identity within the lesbian community. Through poetry, essays, short fiction, and photography, The Femme Mystique reveals and celebrates the world of lipstick and lingerie, while providing insight into this newly mainstreamed style of lesbian self-expression."--Page [4] of cover. |
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... walking past this group , putting books away . I walk quicker now , my head down , I want to get out of here . I expect this from the softball jocks , who look Disdainfully at me and my Best femme friend sitting on the bleachers ...
... walking past this group , putting books away . I walk quicker now , my head down , I want to get out of here . I expect this from the softball jocks , who look Disdainfully at me and my Best femme friend sitting on the bleachers ...
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... walk by . And now I love to watch them watch , and you do too , though you put your arm around me to let it be known that I am yours . And I kiss your cheek to remind you , as others ' heads turn , that my desire is filled by your arm ...
... walk by . And now I love to watch them watch , and you do too , though you put your arm around me to let it be known that I am yours . And I kiss your cheek to remind you , as others ' heads turn , that my desire is filled by your arm ...
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... walk , at the precision with which I punctuate the whole look , by choosing just the right earrings and necklace , I always feel like an impostor . I walk , move , talk like someone I am not . I can't wait to kick off my shoes , rub my ...
... walk , at the precision with which I punctuate the whole look , by choosing just the right earrings and necklace , I always feel like an impostor . I walk , move , talk like someone I am not . I can't wait to kick off my shoes , rub my ...
Contents
The Letter | 57 |
A Woman Wearing | 107 |
How Lovely to Be a Woman | 143 |
Copyright | |
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