Where Words Become Weapons
and
Healing Honestly Hurts :
” Here we write in blood, bark, and breath.“
— Axton N.O. Mitchell
Poems, Poetry, Prose
Axton N.O. Mitchell Solo Poetry
✨This is where the wild wind speaks through rivers of grief, petals of resistance and roots grown deep in memory.
a living archive of poems shaped by storms, softened by moss, and lit by the quiet fire of becoming.
Explore Themes of Identity and Resilience:
Discover poetry that navigates the intersections of transgender experience, natural connection, and resistance against oppression. Each piece offers a unique perspective on survival, transformation, and finding beauty in the struggle.
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Your honest voice is valued here. Praise, questions, critiques, all are welcome. Whether you loved a piece, felt unsure, or saw something differently, I invite you to share your perspective. Every view helps these poems grow.
- Things are Changing for Poeaxtry Community CollaborationsLearn what’s evolving with our community collabs, a new quarterly magazine in 2026, and all the details about how to submit, when, and where
- My Poem “Sunlight In Honey” Found a Forever Home in Furrily LovableMy poem “Sunlight In Honey,” a hike-day love letter to my dog, now shines in Furrily Lovable by Magique Publishing, a celebration of fur babies and art.
- No November Will Ever Be the Same, A Birthday Touched by Grief and MemoryA reflection on how a birthday brushes against loss, exploring the way November reshapes grief, memory and the quiet weight of a mother’s absence.
- Colors in the Sky: A Poem of Memory, Loss & My Mother’s Sunset LightFour years later she learned to paint in pink, blue and purple sunsets and sunrises. This poem invites you to see her presence in color and light.
- “Where her hands still are” a poem of lossWhere Her Hands Still Are is a raw, lyrical poem about a mother’s love that never fades. It captures the quiet ache of grief.
- “Can You Read the Room?” A Poetic Exploration of Silence and PresenceExplore the stillness of an empty room with poetry. “Can You Read the Room?” captures the quiet and the subtle pulse of life even when it feels paused.
- The World Burns, and We Scroll: Bearing Witness to Genocide, Greed, and the Price of EmpiresAn unflinching poem from an American living in the capitalist collapse of 2025—watching as Congo, Sudan, and Palestine bleed for profit
- Kelso 2 Poetry Zine Launch: Mature Love Poems by Poeaxtry | Digital PDF + Mystery ExtrasDiscover Kelso 2, the second poetry zine in the Kelso Collection by Poeaxtry. Explore mature love poems with six hidden digital mystery extras. Google Play Books coming soon!
- Racism and Fascism in America Protest as PoetryAxton does it again in this unfiltered and unflinching poem confronting racism, fascism, and oppression in America, while honoring resilience and resistance.
- A Poetic Conversation Across Generations: My Stepdad’s LegacyMy stepdad had a poem published as a teen. Years later, I wrote a response to his poem, turning it into a multi-generational dialogue through poetry.
- Trannys &the ‘Tism: A Satirical Look at Society, Identity, and MisconceptionsA raw, satirical poem confronting misconceptions about trans people and autism while asserting defiance, identity, and social critique.
- The Best of Axton N. O. Mitchell: Powerful Poetry Collection Unveiled“The Best of Axton N. O. Mitchell,” a curated collection of five powerful poems examining identity, grief, and authenticity through evocative imagery and raw emotion.
- A Thousand Times: A Poetic Reflection on Growth and Self-DiscoveryA poetic reflection on growth, identity, and self-discovery, celebrating resilience and the journey to embracing who you truly are.
- Zipper Titty: 18-Page Trans Poetry ZineZipper Titty—a 14 poems with transmasc themes zine , collector’s image, and multiple add-ons for a fully immersive reading experience. Free if you’re at TransOh symposium 2025!
- A Poem About Letting Go of a Toxic FriendshipA raw poem about betrayal, fake sincerity, and letting go. Sharp, unapologetic, and final. Can be dedicated to exfriends, exlovers, and anyone used up.
- End Game: A Poetic ReckoningA fierce meditation on stolen creativity, privilege, and systemic oppression, ending in an unapologetic, defiant laugh that takes power back from those who try to silence it.
“These are not just poems, these are pieces of me I left behind so others could find themselves.”
-Axton N.O. Mitchell
Last updated November 5th, 2025
Community Collaboration Projects
Here in the prism, we build loud things together through joy, suffering, and all the in-between.
This is a home for collective collaborative projects curated by Axton N.O. Mitchell.
Axton’s main focus is on getting the voices of marginalized people heard through each new project he creates. Some projects are also open to supporter contributions. Respectful individuals are always welcome to follow the process. ✨
Submissions open for the first Quarterly until February 12th 2026.
More About Community Quarterlies
That being said, at the Prism, we are also dedicated to elevating minority voices. Our (originally) themed collaborations laid the foundation, but growing requires being adaptable. We are moving away from the themed PDF download model of our community collaborations. The new quarterly-digital-magazine will feature submissions from any theme along with contributor pages (photo, bio, & links if you wish). Minority small business owners, indie authors, and other creatives will have free ads alongside submissions. Additionally, articles, resources, advice, and more will be included. We are transitioning to digital magazines, for reader convenience without downloading. Contributors retain all rights to their work.
✨ Project Updates & More
Updates for Poeaxtry Projects & Minority Positivity Posts
- Things are Changing for Poeaxtry Community CollaborationsLearn what’s evolving with our community collabs, a new quarterly magazine in 2026, and all the details about how to submit, when, and where
- 🎉 Poeaxtry’s Prism Press — New Quarterly Digital Magazine 🎉Celebrate independent voices with Poeaxtry’s Book Spotlight: The Good Die Young by Shela Brown — raw, real poetry transforming pain into art.
- Kelso 2 Poetry Zine Launch: Mature Love Poems by Poeaxtry | Digital PDF + Mystery ExtrasDiscover Kelso 2, the second poetry zine in the Kelso Collection by Poeaxtry. Explore mature love poems with six hidden digital mystery extras. Google Play Books coming soon!
- Dave Chappelle’s Transphobia a Critical ExaminationExplore Dave Chappelle’s transphobic remarks in his Netflix specials and the resulting backlash from the LGBTQ+ community and industry professionals.
- Poeaxtry Expands Online: New Twitch Channel & Revolt serverPoeaxtry and The Prism join Revolt and Twitch! Check out our server and our stream! Revolt is a Discord alternative!
- New collaboration flyersSubmit to Poeaxtry_ collabs: amplify minority voices & celebrate trans joy through art, poetry, prose, and essays.
Submission Guidelines & limits
ission Guidelines for individuals in Minority Groups :
- Digital art and high-quality photographs of physical artwork 10
- Up to 10 poems contributors
- 2 essays per contributor
- 2 prose per contributor
- Include a short bio and optional links to social media, websites, & stores
- ✨Deadline: December 12, 2025 (may be extended)✨
- This is a nonprofit, unpaid project
- Submissions: Poeaxtryspoetryprism@gmail.com
Ally & supportive voices Submission Guidelines:
- 5 Digital art and high-quality photographs of physical artwork per ally
- Up to 5 poems per ally
- 1 essay per ally
- 1 prose per ally
- Include a short bio and optional link to social media
- ✨Deadline: December 12, 2025 (maybe extended)✨
- This is a nonprofit, unpaid project
- Submissions: poeaxtryspoetryprism@gmail.com
Contributions are welcome from any individual of legal age anywhere in the world.
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