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poetry-magazineDeep Thoughts at Ulta BeautyBy Sasha PearlI went to Ulta Beauty to buy perfumeI was horny and I wanted the universe inside my noseThe lit shelves… Related Audio LoveDesire & PassionSocial CommentariesMoney & EconomicsPopular Culture
poetry-magazineRedworkBy Stefania GomezIn the sunless hour before day I hear the man I wantto love just how I’d want him. He’ll never let a… Related Audio Social CommentariesGender & SexualityLivingMarriage & CompanionshipThe BodyRelationshipsHome Life
The Palestinian ChairBy Edward SalemGod said (and already you can tellI’m making this up),If you lift a rock, I am there.If you lift a finger…Social CommentariesRace & EthnicityWar & ConflictHistory & PoliticsAngerGrief
poetry-magazinewhat the ghosts of las adelitas say in the afterlife part 1By ire’ne lara silvawe didn’t have time for ribbons or petticoats orhigh-necked dresses no time for sidesaddles orsingle… Related Audio Social CommentariesGender & Sexuality
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poetry-magazineYou are prettier when you are quietBy Angelina SáenzI am a feminist who loves my sportand the machismo in charrería often gets to meTo be clearI am not … Related Audio Social CommentariesGender & SexualityActivitiesSports & Outdoor Activities
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poetry-magazineLook at our boots and spurs!By Angelina SáenzNoI don’t dance horsesI am not a mariachiI am not a baile folklorico dancerI am not the half-time show… Related Audio Social CommentariesGender & SexualityActivitiesSports & Outdoor Activities
poetry-magazineMemories of AllegianceBy Shaina A. Nez Kéyah ‘ashdladiingo bił háhoodzooígíí Bidahnaat’a’í shił nilįįgo biniinaa bich’į ‘ádíshní Háálá ‘á… Related Audio Social CommentariesWar & Conflict
poetry-magazineNaal’eełi / Drake is the name for a male duckBy Kinsale DrakeIn the years of scorched earth, Kit Carson’s pale-knife face bayonetting the sky, his blood thirst, … Related Audio Social CommentariesWar & ConflictRelationshipsFamily & Ancestors
poetry-magazineHeritage DinerBy Cheyenne Dakota WilliamsAt the diner three little indians sit horizontallyto each other at the bar seats.Two from Shiprock who… Related Audio Social Commentaries
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The Village BlacksmithBy Henry Wadsworth LongfellowUnder a spreading chestnut-tree The village smithy stands;The smith, a mighty man is he, With large…Social CommentariesTown & Country LifeActivitiesJobs & WorkingJoy & ContentmentOptimism
The Descent of Alette [“A car”]By Alice Notley"A car" "awash with blood" "Blood at our feet" "& I& others" "have small springs" "of blood from our…Social CommentariesCities & Urban LifeLivingThe Body
Power BottomBy Malcolm TariqIn churchwe said Satan, get thee behindand I always laughed. A demon childwith a twisted mouth,Social CommentariesGender & SexualityLivingLife Choices