Andrew Shields1d ago

your tone softens when you finally say his name

Deadname
Mars Carter

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https://www.literaryheist.com/poetry/deadname/

Deadname - Literary Heist

”Deadname” is a sestina that mirrors gender transition with the emotional transition of a family that has to put their biases behind them.

Literary Heist
Andrew ShieldsMar 28, 2024

Each day on the family calendar

Grown Up
Megan Wildhood

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https://www.literaryheist.com/poetry/grown-up/

Grown Up - Literary Heist

Trying to capture one of the main struggles of being an adult. Each day on the family calendar was a humongous patch of white...

Literary Heist