In the Land of Two-Legged Women by Huey Helene Alcaro

Author:Huey Helene Alcaro
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Inanna Publications
Published: 2016-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

27. PLANNING AND TROUBLE

THEY’D WORKED SLOWLY, dropping hints to selected women, starting with wishes—all a variation of, “I’d like my daughters to have legs that work better than what we have. Have you thought about that?” Some women readily said yes, others looked pensive. There were those who scowled as if such a thought couldn’t even enter their minds. The initial response determined whether a woman would be approached again. Ones who readily said yes were asked how they felt about having a leg removed now that they had two—more or less. Hints, suggestions, more often than not presented as questions, were dropped judiciously.

Solanj’l wanted to tap into the women’s rage but another emotion could hinder it. Shame. All their lives they’d lived with shame, and generally not being aware of it. But, it was there, like a blemish on the skin not seen because it was part of you, or an ache in a joint you’d learned to live with, not-feeling until something caused a twinge or stab. Solanj’l had no idea why she’d always been conscious of worthlessness and shame. How could women feel anger if shame had become the natural state? But the anger appeared—gradually, but it came. When a woman realized another might be angry she could consider it and examine her own feelings. Rage started bubbling up in the Gatherings—in a reverse kind of way. Women spoke of how awful the legs were, how awkward, how uncomfortable, how clumsy. Some would pound on the leg as they spoke. Many talked of not wearing them any longer. They complained and threatened and Solanj’l smiled to herself. Most women would not give up the leg no matter what was said. Increased mobility, even the idea of it, was opening their minds to what else might be.

Some men didn’t like what their wives were becoming and ordered them to stop wearing the legs. These women begged their Gathering leaders to intercede. Please ask Solanj’l and Deba’l to ask their husbands to speak out. Glom and Hunak did, at a Gathering of Gatherings. Hunak stated the legs had enriched their lives by making it more interesting and exciting. How fortunate they were to have a man of vision who could bring this about. The implication was men had a duty to have two-legged wives.

Solanj’l wondered about his ready acceptance and approval. Ramprend men wanted their wives maimed; it was the way to sexual excitement and satisfaction. She suspected he was motivated by something beyond a new way to do sex but she hadn’t been able to figure out what it was, nor had she asked Deba’l. It was pure superstition but she feared mentioning it would cause the loss of his support.

Glom gave one of his exuberant speeches about the beauty of Glom’s Glamour Legs, of how much pleasure, no, more than pleasure, joy had come to the men of Ramprend and Glom’s Glamour Legs also gave joy to women who were pleasing their men by wearing them. Solanj’l knew it would be a long sex scene that night.

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