My Body, Your Body, Our Bodies

This poem was written by a high school student in the 9th grade and read aloud at an abortion speak out after the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overrule Roe v. Wade. The poem showcases the ways one young person has experienced the intersection of mental health, reproductive and sexual rights, and sense of wellbeing. To view the original version of this poem, see the supplemental material section of this article online.