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Gay Mag

·Sep 4, 2019

For Magicians Who Die on Stage

On 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…

Pain

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For Magicians Who Die on Stage
For Magicians Who Die on Stage
Pain

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ZORA

·Aug 15, 2019

My Acrylic Nails Changed My Life

Having 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…

Relationships

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My Acrylic Nails Changed My Life
My Acrylic Nails Changed My Life
Relationships

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Oct 21, 2018

some 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. …

Transgender

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on the Trump Trans Memo
on the Trump Trans Memo
Transgender

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Oct 19, 2018

invest 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…

Crowdfunding

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invest in jayy: what’s next for me!
invest in jayy: what’s next for me!
Crowdfunding

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Feb 1, 2018

STATE OF THE [REDACTED]

an erasure of the 2018 State of the Union Address

Trump

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STATE OF THE [REDACTED]
STATE OF THE [REDACTED]
Trump

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Dec 28, 2017

#IFeltHowIFelt2017

Interviews 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. …

Poetry

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#IFeltHowIFelt2017
#IFeltHowIFelt2017
Poetry

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Dec 22, 2017

#ISaidWhatISaid2017

My favorite pieces I’ve had published this year: Mannish Tongues, my debut collection dropped in Feb. Pick up your copy HERE.

Transgender

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#ISaidWhatISaid2017
#ISaidWhatISaid2017
Transgender

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Apr 30, 2017

TV Watching Poets

I’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!

Poetry

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TV Watching Poets
TV Watching Poets
Poetry

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Apr 10, 2017

for my birthday: a wish-list

yo, 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…

Birthday

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for my birthday: a wish-list
for my birthday: a wish-list
Birthday

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Dec 30, 2016

#ISaidWhatISaid2016

My 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…

Poetry

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#ISaidWhatISaid2016
#ISaidWhatISaid2016
Poetry

3 min read

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jayy dodd.

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“i have been celestial before, i will be celestial again” | writer, editor, artist | contact: jayy@jayydodd.net // she/her

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