Poetry // A Sadists Entertainment

You took my heart
You took it with both hands
Nurtured it
Fed it
Loved and adored it
Made it feel things it hadn’t before
The healthiest ones heart could be
Injected it with love
with intimacy
with warmth
Almost bursting at the seams
Like a juicy tomato
A full tyre
An overflowing pool

And then in an instant you took all of that away
You took a pin
And burst it.

How silly of me to not realise
You didn’t raise it well out of love
You raised it well, so that it’s demise would be all the more exhilarating
Like a lamb to the slaughter
A sadists entertainment
                               
                                             C.R

Why isn't Feminism called "Equalism" or "Humanism"

I am sick to death of hearing this bullshit question. The second people find out i'm a feminist they immediately ask this question. 

 "Why aren't you a humanist NOT a feminist?"

"Why isn't it just “equality”?.."

My eyes feel bruised the amount of times I've rolled them at this. 

People have such a warped view on feminism. Its become this word that is almost mocked...sorry i say "almost mocked" but what i mean is... its completely and utterly taken this piss out off. 

For those who know me, they know i'm a pretty passionate feminist. No, this does not mean I don't wear deodorant...I sweat like a pig, deodorant for me is a must!! No, this does not mean I don't shave... again, I sweat like a pig, its a must. No, I don't hate all men, in fact I love men. No, I'm not angry all the time. No, i'm not butch, or "unfeminine" , or against femininity. I wear heels, I adore makeup, I don't mind being TAKEN for dates, I will let a man pay for our meal if that's what we both decide and I'll let a man hold a door open for me..I fucking love chivalry, but that doesn't make any less of a feminist ( because spoiler: that's not what the issue is about kids!!) . But what I don't llike is being constantly underestimated, mocked, sexualized, unappreciated or exploited all because i'm a woman. 

What people seem to forget it what the ACTUAL meaning of feminism is. So here it is..

                   Feminism: The advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes

....The equality of the sexes. Where is the mix up here?

Feminism is not the hatred towards men. It has never been about that. It is not a movement to discourage men, or to make men lower than women nor is it a movement to promote female superiority. If this concept can be understood when fighting for rights for sexuality, race or disability why cant it be understood for gender?

I don't hate men. in fact, i love men! Where would we be without them? However, where would we be without women? Both genders make the world go round.. and its time people start recognizing that.

Feminism is called feminism and not equalism or humanism because women have been suppressed for years. It is a movement for women to become AS EQUAL as men. A movement for women to have the SAME rights as men. Its exactly like saying why isn't the Black Lives Matter movement called all lives matter? Well, that's because white people had a a hell of a lot more rights than white people...

Females are the underprivileged gender. You attain gender equality by advocating for the rights of the underprivileged gender. Makes sense to me.  I'll put it in easier words... If you have 4 slices of pepperoni pizza and 6 slices of BBQ pizza and wanted to have an equal amount you would OBVIOUSLY fight for the extra 2 pieces of pepperoni. You wouldn't kick up a fuss about both types of pizza...just the pepperoni pizza...because that's the one that's type you have less of...get it? 

Only 27% of men and 35% of women consider themselves to be feminist, despite the vast majority of people agreeing that men and women should be equal in every way - which I honestly find hilarious. I'm done being polite about it... it's fucking idiotic. I’ve had many conversations friends of mine (both female and male) where they have stated that they are not feminists because, get this... they believe in equality. Yeah so... You're a feminist? Bloody crazy.

Get this idea of a crazy feminist shouting at men in the street, not shaving and not wearing a bra out of your head. That's not what this is about and the average feminist isnt like this. Yes,  there are man haters in the world, but they’re not feminist and should even come into play when deciding if you should be a feminist. Just because there are extremists in the world doesn't mean you should brand everyone else in the same way. 

To sum up. Feminists don't want to overpower men, we just want to be as equal as them. But we call it feminism because its the females that have less rights than the men do. So can we please stop asking that question now? Fabulous.

Until next time. Cass x

20 Things you only know if you grew up on The Wirral

 

1. The Wirral Show was THE place to be, end of story. 

Before creamfields.. before v fest.. even before Glastonbury.. there was the wizza show. That army assault course was SERIOUS business. 

2.  Birko town is a special kind of night out... for special kinds of people. 

3. Cenny parks bonfire night display is very much like one's health. Starts off great.. but each year it slowly gets worse. One day there will be nothing left.  

4.  Its either Liverpool or Everton. No in between.

 Word to the wise.. chose carefully, it WILL affect what pub you drink in. (...Tranmere rovers are also acceptable.) 

5. Forget New York... Liscard have and always will, do Christmas best. 

6. Anything can be done on New Brighton dips.

BBQ's, football, picnic's...year 9 nights out..

7. In terms of Harry Potter.. New Brighton is Diagon Alley and Birkenhead is Knockturn Alley. 

8. Santa’s grotto ain’t located at the North Pole folks... no no, that place is at the Cherry Tree. 

Get to liscard.. grab a pasty with your mum and siblings (or a maccies if you where lucky), quick trip to WHSmith, then go see the big man himself a get a celebration box. Smashing.

9. Summer only really began when joy time started.

...and then when the final came you just knew school was just around the corner. 

10. The war between all the primary schools in the area was a serious issue. 

Never underestimate the power an assembly song. 

11.  Park gate ice cream on a Sunday though.

Don't care if I've had my roast yet or not.. i'm having that ice cream.

12. Europa pools slides where the shit. And the waves... and even the kids pool. 

13. But not as good as the smiley faces your mum would buy you in their cafe after your 10:30am half term swim. 

14.  Gritting your teeth when having to tell people on holiday that you live “across the water” from Liverpool because the uncultured rats don’t know where The Wirral is.

15. The costal walk was the biggest pain in the ass... but also the most fun you’ve ever had. 

Deffo not 10 miles for 9 year old Cassie...more like 100. 

16. If you've never complained about Mersey travel.. then you probably drive. 

You swear its the worst service you've ever encountered until they go on strike... then you've literally lost a limb. 

17. Liscard's one way system can do one. 

Don't be a mug. Avoid it. Plan your route before you leave the house. 

18. New Brighton beach is a day out.. but West Kirby beach is a THE day out. 

19.  Birkenhead park ducks are either always hungry or just cold blooded. 

I am literally giving you your dinner VOLUNTARILY. Please refrain from chasing me!!!

20. Referring to it as the paradise peninsula even though you moan about it 99.9% of the time.

A bit like your fella really... you can say what you like about him but as soon as anyone else does, all hell breaks loose.

 As much as we slag it off.. we love it. Feel like I could have gone on for days, but for now 20 is enough. Hope you enjoyed. Let me know what reminds you of living on The Wirral.

Until next time

Cass x

20 Thoughts you have whilst on tinder.

1. What am I doing
No....What am I actually doing. Third time on this app, It was shit last time and I guarantee its just as shit now.


2.This does not class as internet dating. It just doesn't. I'm not TECHNICALLY on a dating website...It an app. When I'm on Plenty of fish...THATS when i'll worry.


3. Haha boss..I dont have anything interesting about myself for a good bio. Might as well delete the app now.

"Hi, i'm single and literally just fancy texting someone." Nah, shows lack of commitment.

"Into murder documentaries, eyeing up other peoples cats and getting choked (the first and last point aren't related... promise)" No, you'll attract weirdos.

"Hey!! Just here to be nosy!! Probs wont pop up!! probs wont reply!! :)" Nope, too honest.


4. Am I catfish?I definitely don't look like me in them photos. Hahaha yeah, i'm deffo a catfish. Wouldn’t be on tinder in the first place if I was that fit.


5. Ugly. Ugly. Ugly. Why is he topless. Ugly. Too fit for me. Ugly. Nobody is good enough...she says wearing a dirty t-shirt eating a family size bag of Doritos.


6. I'm not popping up first. Fuck that.They can pop up to me, I swiped right.. what more do they want.


7. No Dale.. i don't think you are 25 mate. 

8. Ugly. Ugly. Ugly. Too fit for me. Ugly. Why is he holding a big fish. Ugly. 

9.Great... another unsolicited dick pic.
If I didn't ask for it mate.. then I don't wanna see it, alright?


10. I'm confused? Can nobody speak proper English on here?"yo what is girl, mans got .." Sorry?


11. People chat such shit.I've had better conversations with my fucking cat than most people I've spoken to tinder.


12. is 40 too high an age limit?This doesn't make me a gold digger. I just like grey hair...but of course their own house and car doesn't hurt.


13. Ugly. Ugly. Ugly. Too fit for me. Ugly. Same name as my ex. Ugly.

14. Haha turns out every single one of my mates are on tinder. Fair play.At least their bio's are shitter than mine.


15. Why does everyone say they are here for a bit  "Fun". You're here for sex. Just say sex.


16. I don't like the look of anyone.I am in literally no position to be picky, yet here I am ...swiping left to Jack from Wallasey because he supports Everton and has a slightly large nose.


17. "Willing to lie about how we met"Okay i've found the one.


18. This app changes people.Always prided myself on not being shallow. But turns out I am quite shallow... in fact turns out i'm a bit of a bitch!

19. Ugly. Ugly. Ugly. Too fit for me. Ugly. Deffo a tory. Ugly. 

20. Fuck it, i'm deleting the app and staying single, I cba. 
I hate tinder. Yet I use it (sort of). Tinder for me is a "i'm bored and fancy doing something that requires hardly any thought at 3am" kinda app. However, the same thoughts constantly crop up... and they where just a few! Hope you enjoyed.Until next time, cassie x

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Another Post you might like:  20 thoughts you have whilst hungover 

20 Thoughts You Have Whilst Hungover

1. Water. I need some god damn water. 

How oh how can one's mouth be so dry? Get me some fucking water ASAP.

2. Oh Fuck.

This is it. Its happening. I'm Hungover.

3. I am disgusting.

I have last nights makeup on.. great. I smell like a bloody brewery..lovely. And i'm somehow naked?...Makes sense. Great start. 

4. How much did I spend last night?

Anybody else make a mental deal with themselves whilst waiting for your internet banking to log on? If its anything below a certain number... you've fucked up. However, if its on that certain number or above... then boss! You've smashed it! However.. 9 times out of 10 you've bought the whole of spoons a jager bomb and you've somehow hit your overdraft. EXCELLENT. 

5. Why am I sweating so much?

Is this vodka i'm sweating?????? No wonder i'm so fucking thirsty when my body is releasing all this fluid willy nilly. 

6. Lucozade saves lives. 

7. How in gods name did I get home?

Either someone put me in a taxi, walked me home or i'm fucking superwoman. No normal human can get home alone after consuming that much gin. 

8. Speaking of which... Where the hell are my shoes?

Please be by the front door. Please be by the front door. Please. Please. Please. 

9. Hope I wasn't too loud when I came home last night.. 

***Checks phone*** "Mum: Cassie its 4am, stop singing Wham.. I have work at 8am."  Well shit.

10. Nobody fucking touch me. 

Don't breathe near me, don't talk to me, don't look at me. I feel gross.

11. That's it. I've decided. No more alcohol, I'm never drinking again. Never. 

As of today i'm only going to drink water. My body is a temple, I am a pure and I must respect my body. 

12. Which one of my driving friends can take me to McDonalds???

**Scrolls through phone book** One of you fuckers best take me, It is partly your fault that I am indisposed. Who feeds someone that much tequila. 

13. Shit. Snapchat. 

My story. My friends stories. Shit. I'm deleting that app TODAY. 

14. Wait? Am I horny????  What?????

How is that possible? I didn't want to be touched a second ago???

15. I think I might be dying.

Am I dying? Is this hell? This is definitely hell. 

16. I'm not being dramatic or anything.. but I genuinely think I might need an ambulance. 

Surly this isn't just a hangover? My organs are deffo failing or something?

17. I should really get a shower. That means moving though and cba. 

Better chance of me giving birth to a horse than me getting out of bed to shower. 

18. Wonder if I embarrassed myself last night.. 

If singing both parts of High School Musical's Breaking free to the taxi driver counts...then yes,yes you did embarrass yourself Cassie. 

19. At least I didn't text anyone I shouldn't have!

Ha ha messin. Of course you did.. because why wouldn't you text someone who metaphorically pissed all over your life, telling them you miss them? I'd be crazy NOT to text them!!!1!!!

20. Think i'm alright now actually...town anyone?

Its been a while and I thought what better way to make a comeback than by sharing the lovely thoughts i have post night out. I literally get two-day hangovers, and i must say... I'm quite dramatic when it comes to dealing with them (if you couldn't tell).

Its good to be back! 

Until next time.. Cassie x