7 poems to read if the holidays are hard for you
i promise they're not all sad (+ your weekly song rec)
whether you’re grief-filled or only a little blue, i hope these poems can bring you some warmth and community during a time of consistent, frustrating references to loved ones, new beginnings, and everything there is to be grateful for.
two things can be true at once! the holidays are hard! and! we are grateful.
The End by Hélder Faife
A New Law by Greg Delanty
It Begins With the Trees by Ada Limón
A Raft of Grief by Chelsea Rathburn
Cento Between the Ending and the End by Cameron Awkward-Rich
Resolution by Lia Purpura
Holiday by Holly Karapetkova
your song rec:
Sugar in the Tank by Julien Baker and TORRES
all the love, all the warmth, all the light,
housekeeping:
icymi: i made a doc full of book recommendations for people who want to read more poetry but don’t know where to start!
don’t forget to complete your one click today to support aid efforts in Palestine
unfold: poetry + prose, is available on amazon, bookshop, indigo, b&n, or wherever you get books <3
you can still buy paper girl from amazon, barnes & noble, indigo, or your local indie.
i love you. and i see you. and i am so glad you're here.
who i am: a writer, a lover, and a very Black + queer person. i love deeply, forget rarely, and spend most of my time cuddling with my dog, my cat, and my partner.
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Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention:Â 1-800-931-2237
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386