Archive - Verses for Resistance

They can't all be uplifting and inspirational right now, folks.

Aug 8 •

out of the saucepan

I originally wrote this poem in 2017 as a metaphor for leaving an abusive relationship. But it feels pretty damn relevant to the world in general now…

Aug 7 •

July 2025

(In)Dependence Day

Just want to give a trigger warning for this one - the entire poem is about domestic violence. And colonialism. Same difference. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Jul 6 •

June 2025

A Poem to a Younger Me

I was asked to speak at an event for youth on the topic of "queer joy" about a week ago. This is what I shared.

Jun 17 •

May 2025

April 2025

(Zine) Mantras for Unprecedented Times

Poems, meditations, affirmations, and floral imagery to calm your nervous system and reconnect with your roots.

Apr 7 •

Coming in just under the wire with a Trans Day of Visibility poem.

Apr 1 •

March 2025

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