Workshop Writers
Photo of marble statues in Greek style outside carved building front
gender /ˈdʒɛndə/
By J. E. Valkyrie
It is an abstraction beyond reason that the gender should be confined to dichotomy,
without variation.
That which nature embraces; the wildflowers and woodland creatures.
There is beauty in variation.
There is wisdom in observation.
There are many differentiations.
Photo of assorted blue clothing on white hangers, over pink background
Disquiet Of Clothing
By Taryn Dorrough
Infant wrappings in yellow
or pink, to catholic schoolgirl
in tunic and stockings
Promoted to skirt
no shorter than thigh
no longer than knee
Resenting the bra
Photo of wood log splintering into pieces
Freedom from the Weight of Dead Constructs
By Aviel M.
I am not a boy
I am not a girl.
Declarations both equally true,
Though it would be a lie to say
They were equally brave.
“I’m A Bad Child and That’s OK” - an illustrated essay by rowan.
I’m a Bad Child (And That’s Okay)
By Rowan
Original illustrated essay.
Currently, among other information, my instagram bio proudly displays “family disappointment” and honestly I feel like that really encapsulates me. I know I’m the black (or rainbow) sheep of my family, the weirdo with tattoos, too many piercings and pet rats. The one whose relatives always chide with “you know tattoos are permanent?” or “why aren’t you more like your sister?” and the most dreaded “why do you think you’re a boy?”