Jordan Trethewey
Jordan Trethewey
judy 4 justice: “enjoying the sights and smells”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy arrives. Assesses a mill across a river / Community gathers, tells her, “We tried. Said, / Give a hoot, don't pollute! Don't lay forests bare!”
judy for justice: “what to wear? what to wear?”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy are not fashionistas. / Frivolity is not fundamental / to their identity.”
judy 4 justice: “walking the birds”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Despite no encouragement, Judy / naturally attract an odd following. / As if Snow White’s aura warped / upon entering Earth’s atmosphere.”
judy 4 justice: “waiting…”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Lauren Kenney)
“Judy studies the door / contemplates whether it keeps / people safe, or bars entry.”
judy 4 justice: “taking her rooster for a walk”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy walks away / with rooster, because / our goose is cooked.”
judy 4 justice: “staying hydrated”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Sure, Judy gets depressed. Tips / an occasional gulp of Sherry / while preparing a meal.”
judy 4 justice: “she is bluenose”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“When fed up on land / Judy is known to put / on Wellies. Take to the sea.”
judy 4 justice: “peace, canada”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Freedom means peace. / It assumes individuals can / live personal lives as they see fit.”
judy 4 justice: “hanging john out to dry”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“As a rule, Judy are more prepared / than John, their male counterpart / Learning to fish is hard work on any planet…”
judy 4 justice: “nope, we are all not in the same boat”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy are not water resistant / Spongy skin absorbs liquid / but does not stop Judy…”
judy 4 justice: “medals for moms”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy believes in mothers. They deserve / medals for being themselves. For existing.”
judy 4 justice: “many hands make light fish”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Hunters cannot hunt without prey / Gatherers cannot gather without / forest. Judy believe in balance / sustainable approaches—”
judy 4 justice: “lobster trapped”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy is tired. What does / it take to rekindle the language / of youth—run, kick, jump, lift?”
judy 4 justice: “lighthouse sitting”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy continues the tradition of few / Shines her light in dark corners, while / new governments dismantle the solidly built.”
judy 4 justice: “letting out her inner cowgirl”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Lauren Kenney)
“Men constantly tell Judy / Get off your high horse! / But she will not dismount / in the face of patriarchal / Capitalist condescension.”
judy 4 justice: “ice cream to cool off”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Well, Judy, we tried our best.” / “We certainly did, Judy. / They chose to bake themselves.”
judy 4 justice: “heavy lifters”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy have great concern / for creatures on other spheres.”
judy 4 justice: “every bunny dance now”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy believe land fulfills its purpose / No need to re-purpose, nor consume / more than required to survive in comfort.”
judy 4 justice: “essential reading”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Don’t mistake Judy for Karen / A Judy blends in by design / No unnecessary fuss.”
judy 4 justice: “buoy gal”
by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney)
“Judy estimates it’ll get this high / And soon.”