📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 4/20/23

Starts at 12PM ET on 4/20/23.

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We'll start the thread:

Our curation team loves Brenton F's poem, "Onlyfans Poet," for its witty and provocative nature. The poet's clever commentary explores the culture of self-promotion and the commodification of writing. It is funny and engaging, and ripe with innuendos that challenge the reader's assumptions about creativity and capitalism. The poem also speaks to the struggles of the creative process, making it relatable to anyone who has tried to write. Brenton F's poetry is distinctly all his own, has great range, and we highly recommend checking out his work if you don't mind a few expletives.

Now it's your turn. Share your favorite stories in the comments below.