news
pride month is here and swinging! i’ve got a few exciting things to share below, and when i’m not writing, i am having fun being the gayest version of myself possible.
published artwork: “apocalypta” in Another Chicago Magazine
published poems: “letter to the abyss,” “meanwhile, my ptsd is doing cartwheels,” and “self-portrait as host body” in Bullshit Lit
published poem: “monologue (none pizza with left beef)” in MEMEZINE’s Slop Issue
published poems: “praise you” and “prose poem with hard edges” in Broadkill Review
published poem: “a photo bro asks me a patronizing question in 2016 & i am still thinking about it” in Split Lip Magazine’s June 2024 issue
published poem: “in the movie of our lives, this is the soundtrack of us tearing into each other” in miniskirt magazine, Issue 27: Pride
poetry feature: a reading of my poem “gender euphoria as personal hyrule” was featured as part of Pride Poems, a d.c.-based lgbtq+ poetry initiative
thesis book update: copies of my thesis chapbook, camera indomita, are now shipping! get yours while i still have copies!
if you’re in baltimore and over 21: TONIGHT is the inaugural FRUITCAKE at Ottobar! poetry starts at 7pm upstairs.
notes
once again, my thoughts this month are mostly on palestine. i’ve written a lot of poetry disguised as rants about the government and the state of the world recently, and my new manuscript that’s been taking shape over the last few months is decidedly focused on voicing the frustration, disappointment, resentment, and anger towards capitalism and colonialism that have become a part of my emotional reality.
outside of the emotional, though, the reality-reality is that feeling helpless isn’t an effective way to be a good community member. it may often feel like screaming into the void to advocate for the oppressed in today’s world, but recent times have shown us that collective action does work. palestinian journalist bisan owda was removed from tiktok, but the actions of tens of thousands of followers were able to get her reinstated. while this is a small victory, it’s proof that your voice does matter in this fight. the more people talking about this, the better—it is inspiring people to change their mind, and more importantly, act alongside us.
if you’re looking for an action to take besides speaking out, please consider following @gazafunds on twitter—they bring light to stagnant fundraisers of gazan families seeking aid. i’m pledging to donate to at least one fundraiser every payday.
friends
i’ve been a bit too busy to keep my ear to the ground this month, so i’m going to double up next month. stay tuned!
current events
here’s what i’ve been reading, watching, listening to, and playing.
tv: Summer House (Peacock)
games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild