As an ace/aro individual, I often feel pressured by a society that prioritises amatonormativity. To counter this, I draw strength from history and mythology, looking to powerful women and goddesses who thrived without companionship, reminding me to embrace who I am.
This poem explores the tension between outward appearances and inner turmoil, depicting a speaker who feels misunderstood, fragile, and haunted by unseen struggles.
We’ve all had a friend who is difficult to understand; a friend we sometimes don’t like. This poem is a homage to this friend and honours their complexities in all its glory.
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I came up with the idea as I was falling asleep. The light of my phone screen was just dimming, and this striking image of a face being THERE right in front of my face wouldn’t leave my head. Unlike the narrator, I opened my eyes and typed the idea into my phone.
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