Sanaa Mirz

Woman, they say Your breasts get larger each day! It is now time  To find a man, they conclude Hands clasped together…

Featured Image: Lucxama Sylvain Aged eleven I knew Black was not beautiful That my 4c coils, dark brown skin, and protruding curves…

She was proud. That much she knew. Lying in the hot Italian sun she turned once again watching as the world whirled…

Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicidal thoughts and depression . . . My depression began at the age of twelve. I remember looking…

Some days chase me  Making me run from the Devil himself Though even the Devil doesn’t make me run as far Knowing…

I wear glittering jewels around my neck Though all they remind me of Is the weight of such a sour love A…

Featured Image: Paulo Nicolello They tell us to hold on As if that ever stopped homes from washing away From a rushing…

Featured Illustration: Shehzil Malik They ask me Are you fasting? Then look on with suspicion When I say no Waiting for some…

Featured Image: Laura Shannonhouse We are gathered here today The Masked Priest’s voice booms To celebrate the life Of this straight self…

Featured Image: Jernej Graj Dear Straight Self I wish you had known many things Though I know you needed to stumble Blindly…

Featured Illustration: Danielle Brooks, ‘Black Woman’ I try on masks and coats, Trying to find the right face and skin Lest they…

Featured Image: Nathan Dumlao Derek Chauvin is Guilty of second-degree murder Guilty of third-degree murder And guilty of second-degree manslaughter. Are the…