If I were a theatrical playbill
about life in my thirties,
the bi-polar production
would be a harmonic collection
of short stories performed on
large stages about the evolutionary
stages of my life’s hormonal phases.
...
I took studded reigns into my
dreams to tame the knight’s mare.
I used diamond-shaped blades to fit
the circled gem into the rusted square.
I thought I made sense of the insightful
thoughts behind the blind stare, instead,
I fell victim to the steps along the stairs.
I always thought that becoming a king
meant you had to pay a prince’s price,
until I shook hands with a leader who’s
crown was acquired by spending good coin
for fair advice.
About the Creator
Kale Bova
Author | Poet | Dog Dad | Nerd
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Letter to our Queer & Trans Youth
Hey, you. I thought I’d start this letter by telling you a little about myself, just so you know who you’re dealing with. I’m an emotional dad, father to three amazing kids who we met through the foster care system, and whose presence in our lives has really transformed my sense of responsibility to the communities that surround us. The connections we’ve made with one another, with our extended families, and with the communities where we live and look for belonging have catapulted us into this whirlwind of emotional tumult which, while not easy by any stretch of the measure, has also been remarkably healing. I realize ours is really only a one-sided chosen family, since our kids didn’t get to choose to live here, but I’d like to think that they did choose to let us love them, which allowed them to grow to love us. And I think that’s where I want to go with this letter- to a place where you can find belonging and healing- even if the pathway there may be peppered with some emotional tumult.
By F Cade Swanson3 days ago in Pride
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It's hard to find such poignant poetry - this was one. Beautifully written.