Published inGay Mag·Sep 4, 2019Member-onlyFor Magicians Who Die on StageOn sleight of hand and believing spectacular people — For anyone open to amusement, the appeal of up-close magic is a reliable joy. Whether elaborate or gestural, sleight of hand is an easy way to garner simple reactionary awe, if not outright amazement, from an audience. Prestidigitation, translated directly to mean dexterous handwork, is an entry-level introduction to magic…Pain8 min readPain8 min read
Published inZORA·Aug 15, 2019Member-onlyMy Acrylic Nails Changed My LifeHaving the manicured touch allowed me a form of expression I never knew I needed — It has been more than two years since I started wearing a full set of acrylic nails every day. For femmes who have embarked on the long-nail lifestyle, this is not a long time, and any cuticle queen will tell you how you will get used to it. I wasn’t…Relationships12 min readRelationships12 min read
Oct 21, 2018some speculation:been sitting with this #TransTrumpMemo & trying to contextualize the implications beyond the cynicism of how bad it already is from “both sides” regarded basic human protections for Trans people. …Transgender2 min readTransgender2 min read
Oct 19, 2018invest in jayy: what’s next for me!Since graduating college in 2014, I’ve navigated several avenues & projects trying to make sense of adult life & purpose. I am blessed to have a family & support system that has support my dreams in every way they are able & been patient with my navigation of the “real…Crowdfunding2 min readCrowdfunding2 min read
Feb 1, 2018STATE OF THE [REDACTED]an erasure of the 2018 State of the Union AddressTrump2 min readTrump2 min read
Dec 28, 2017#IFeltHowIFelt2017Interviews from this year! Was honored to be interviewed by these great people this year, please enjoy these lively conversations. From Nervous Poodle Poetry with Noor Hindi My poetic sensibility is to re-dress language, to set a scene, or perform a kind of illusion that ultimately reveals itself. …Poetry3 min readPoetry3 min read
Dec 22, 2017#ISaidWhatISaid2017My favorite pieces I’ve had published this year: Mannish Tongues, my debut collection dropped in Feb. Pick up your copy HERE.Transgender3 min readTransgender3 min read
Apr 30, 2017TV Watching PoetsI’m starting a blog-project called #stanzaRECAP where poets choose a show to create a series of episodic recap poems. Commitment: 2–3 Episode / Poem Minimum if you want to recap a show that’s no longer on, just submit 3 or more poems from the series run! if you are interested in recapping a show that isn’t back yet just let me know when it starts & being whenever. Email stanzarecap@gmail.com, if you wanna help out!Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Apr 10, 2017for my birthday: a wish-listyo, first & foremost i didn’t plan to see the age 25. i didn’t have the vision for my life, honestly, past college & in the years since graduating have been indicative of the fumblings. still, i’m thankful for my mother & all of the people who poured into me…Birthday2 min readBirthday2 min read
Dec 30, 2016#ISaidWhatISaid2016My favorite pieces I’ve had published this year: yo, i’m v proud of the work i’ve been able to publish this year. gonna link my 10 faves below, no particular order. 1. The Impossible Outside (Or, A Zumbi’s Autopsy) The question of “Where is it safe to be Black & alive?” haunts the diaspora. If the answer remains…Poetry3 min readPoetry3 min read
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