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Hiding From Myself — a queer poem

Hiding From Myself — a queer poem

The more one hides from their truth, the less one will learn about their true self.

May 14

Is That a Boy Riding a Girls Bike? A queer poem

Is That a Boy Riding a Girls Bike? A queer poem

She can wear a dress, because she’s modest

May 14

The Pretzel Tree: A queer Metaphor poem

The Pretzel Tree: A queer Metaphor poem

Not meant for human consumption

May 9

I Was Never Yours to Define: A Heartbreak in Five Acts (a poem)

I Was Never Yours to Define: A Heartbreak in Five Acts (a poem)

A poetic reckoning with the quiet cruelty of being reshaped and the fierce truth that rises when we refuse to be erased.

May 8

Essex Hemphill and the Radical Power of Black Queer Love

Essex Hemphill and the Radical Power of Black Queer Love

30 years after his death, love remains a dangerous word.

Matthew Frye Castillo

May 2

A Transgender Woman Eating Eggs — a poem

A Transgender Woman Eating Eggs — a poem

Determined, she began a new life, the one she dreamed about.

Apr 26

Books, Roses, and Resistance: A Sant Jordi Poem from Catalonia

Books, Roses, and Resistance: A Sant Jordi Poem from Catalonia

We are still here

Júlia Rosell Saldaña

Apr 23

A Widening Spiral — a poem of progress

A Widening Spiral — a poem of progress

A Triple Rondelet

Esther Spurrill-Jones

Apr 13

When Silence Marches Too (Poetry)

When Silence Marches Too (Poetry)

Hands Off Rally — Vancouver, WA — April 5, 2025

Apr 13

I Lift My Voice and Wail — a poem of lies and loss

I Lift My Voice and Wail — a poem of lies and loss

Esther Spurrill-Jones

Apr 12

A Phoenix From the Flame — a poem of growth & rebirth

A Phoenix From the Flame — a poem of growth & rebirth

Esther Spurrill-Jones

Apr 11

LOVE is LOVE

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersexual, Ally, +

Michael Horvich (he, him)

Apr 10

I’m Trying New Things — a poem

I’m Trying New Things — a poem

Esther Spurrill-Jones

Apr 8

Winter vs Spring, A Love Story — a poem of the seasons

Winter vs Spring, A Love Story — a poem of the seasons

A Trijan Refrain

Esther Spurrill-Jones

Apr 3

When Silence Becomes a Weapon (Poetry)

When Silence Becomes a Weapon (Poetry)

How I carried the cost of quiet and found the courage to speak

Apr 1

Tell Me: Uncertainty in transition — a queer poem

Tell Me: Uncertainty in transition — a queer poem

I shall be, free from doubt.

Mar 29

I Wrote This Because Silence Has a Cost (Poetry)

I Wrote This Because Silence Has a Cost (Poetry)

Because silence isn’t neutral — it’s a damn weapon.

Mar 26

POETRY: A Gay Man Memorializes Death

POETRY: A Gay Man Memorializes Death

As I turn 80, I am better able to face my eventual moving on.

Michael Horvich (he, him)

Mar 25

What the Fire Left Behind (Poetry)

What the Fire Left Behind (Poetry)

I left the house that burned me and became someone new.

Mar 24

POETRY: When I Die (Eventually 😀)

POETRY: When I Die (Eventually 😀)

A poem from this Gay Uncle to his niece (and nephew)

Michael Horvich (he, him)

Mar 22

The House of Curiosity — A poem about acceptance and defiance

The House of Curiosity — A poem about acceptance and defiance

Is it a home? Who can say?

Mar 20

Poetry — On Turning Eighty

Poetry — On Turning Eighty

Life, Death, and New Beginnings

Michael Horvich (he, him)

Mar 8

Spirit of a Woman: A poem

Spirit of a Woman: A poem

She had to stay

Mar 7

An Encounter with Love

An Encounter with Love

A Moment Long Remembered

David Wade Chambers

Mar 6

Ode to Coming Out — another poem

Ode to Coming Out — another poem

He finally loved her and set her free into the world, a lady no longer afraid.

Mar 4

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