Yet
Yet,
A conjunction
We function
To signify
Two celestial clauses
Appearing together
In the same
Sky of paper
Vastly different
But existing simultaneously nonetheless
Two conflicting identities
Forever juxtaposing
Confining women
Excluding them
From having any diversity
Pretty yet smart
Artistic yet intellectual
Sexy yet chaste
Wear makeup yet look natural
Low maintenance yet look high maintenance
Independent yet fragile
Caring yet distant
Eccentric yet not complex
Seen yet not heard
This body is a prison
A conjunction
We function
To signify
Two celestial clauses
Appearing together
In the same
Sky of paper
Vastly different
But existing simultaneously nonetheless
Two conflicting identities
Forever juxtaposing
Confining women
Excluding them
From having any diversity
Pretty yet smart
Artistic yet intellectual
Sexy yet chaste
Wear makeup yet look natural
Low maintenance yet look high maintenance
Independent yet fragile
Caring yet distant
Eccentric yet not complex
Seen yet not heard
This body is a prison
Biography
Rosemarie Keene is a senior at Sonoma State University studying English Literature. After
graduation in May, she plans on joining AmeriCorps, so she may serve her country as she
performs intensive public service work. After completing her service, she plans to pursue her
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science so she may fulfill her dreams of becoming a
university librarian.
Rosemarie Keene is a senior at Sonoma State University studying English Literature. After
graduation in May, she plans on joining AmeriCorps, so she may serve her country as she
performs intensive public service work. After completing her service, she plans to pursue her
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science so she may fulfill her dreams of becoming a
university librarian.