The Women's Bathroom

Today I was reminded of the beauty and the solidarity 

of the women's bathroom

Time and time again.

For it is where our sisterhood can be fully expressed

in tears

in laughter

in the passing of feminine products under the stall.

It is in the bathroom that

stories are shared

hugs convey hope and understanding

and we can speak openly about life and love and hurt and loss.

Welcome to the women's bathroom

where my sisters and I go to find just a few minutes of peace

and a simple smile can make the world look a little brighter.