The Essence of Poeaxtry & The Authenticity of the 1 Man Behind the Brand:

The Brand and creative identity behind all Poeaxtry and the Prism projects!

Poeaxtry_ is more than just a label and is much closer to a creative sanctuary. One where poetry meets activism, nature, and spirituality. Poeaxtry_ is rooted in truth and resilience. Channel the taboo intersections of identity, grief, and social justice into art & literature that challenges and heals.

Beyond his written words, Poeaxtry_ embraces a wide world of passions. I spend my time rock hounding and hiking the trails with Luna. I enjoy spiritual practices like tarot and pendulum readings and I craft spiritual items for sale, and more. Together, all these pieces make up the multi-faceted creations that define Poeaxtry_. Every item here reflects layered authenticity and a commitment to truth.

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This space is a refuge for marginalized voices and a platform for honest storytelling.

Poeaxtry_ refuses neutrality and embraces protest through creative resistance. Here we blend the mystical with the material and the personal with the political.

General questions, media, booking, contact, etc poeaxtry@gmail.com

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Announced in advance across Poeaxtry & the Prism Website & Social Media Accounts.

Submissions from Individuals of Marginalized Communities Aligning with Poeaxtry’s Core Brand Ethos & Not Calling for Direct or Specific Violence & Illegal Acts Guaranteed.

Submissions from Allied Voices Accepted When Submissions are Supportive, Aligned with Core Ethos, and not Attempting to Speak for Any Individuals in Minority Communities.

Poeaxtry_ offers everything from full setup to support to minorities community members for free. This includes design, editing, publishing, listing, and showcasing your work.

Bring your words & art to life.
When you Submit your art and literature to Poeaxtry’s & the Prism for publishing, spotlighting, and collaboration.

This space is open to creatives from marginalized and minority communities; this is the essence of Poeaxtry.

Published works will include a small credit on covers and title pages:
Published by Poeaxtry’s Poetry Prism.

Your work will be listed in the Community Publishing Page for Poeaxtry’s catalog, with direct links back to your own shops, donation sites, and/or platforms.

Your voice deserves to be heard.
Submissions are first come, first served.

Questions & Concerns? Submit this Form

I dedicate every self-published book I have out ,and every book I will ever publish, to my mom. I describe my mom as my biggest fan. The one who believed in me, and the reason I learned how to keep going even when it felt impossible.

Honestly for most of my life it was just her and me against the world. I’d give anything to have her here with me even, for just a day.

For my sisters, my motivation and the reason I always want to do better. I need to give you what our parents never did. I love you both more than words will ever tell.

I write for my partner who has proven to me over and over again that I won’t ever be alone.

I also write for absence. One that you will find here often is the absence of Jake, my sperm donor. We do not speak, but that’s more for my mom may she rest in peace, than it is for anything else. I won’t give him the respect of calling him dad. Jake, who was never there. Every word, every page, every milestone I did it without you, and I’ll keep doing it, louder and prouder.

The only thing you gave me, a personality disorder. Will be the thing that makes me, watch you’ll see.

I write for my friends, ex friends, and _{past lovers}. Without the feelings all of you have gift wrapped for me there would be nothing to write about.

This is for the trans kids and young adults who think they won’t make anything of themselves. You will. You already are. You’ve come this far! Coming out is a lot braver than you know. Just please stick around and see. If there’s something here for me then you too will have a destiny. The future or newer adults who right now might not know what their future holds, it’s still exists, trust me.

I write for the transgender people gone to soon like Sam Nordquist. Who would still be here if not for blatant hate.

I write because silence never saved me or anyone else… I write for change, for a better future for you and I and the Earth we share. I write because not all of us have a voice to use or the ability to use it safely. I write because I am sick and tired of being spoken for or worse erased.

This space will stay rooted in the work itself and the individuals behind the work, this is something you can take to the bank. The importance of the essence of Poeaxtry is the words, voices, and vision behind it all.

I stand firmly against the idea that art should only belong to those who have enough play, monopoly monies.

As an anti-capitalist creator, I believe in art and lit as a form of resistance. Art should be accessible, honesty, and healing.

Not as a luxury accessible to only those with enough commas in their banks.

Free Digital Download in exchange for Honest review by form.

Use Contact, Questions, Concerns? form for Bartering and Trading digital collections, physical items, and services.

Moderate discord? and/or twitch? Help with promoting, editing, curating and more? Submit form here.

Submit poetry, prose, art, and essay, short stories, to the Free to Read/Enter submissions?

Submit to spotlight yourself as a Creative Individual, Your solo Piece or Collection, or Your Themed Series. Get Interviewed. Advertise your small business, product, project, or community. All Free Submit Here.

Use this form for submitting feedback of any kind. All input coming from a place of community growth is appreciated and accepted! No hard feelings.

Submit here if Interested in Arc Reading or Street team?

Free Mental Health Themed Zine for mental health WARRIORS! Submit here. No questions asked, No explanations needed.

Transgender themed zine free for LGBT+ Submit here

Grief & Parent-Loss themed Zine free to those moving through the waves of grief by form.

We all know money makes the world turn, it is the sad truth. As someone
working over 70 hours a week in healthcare, I get it.

I also manage my own website, publishing press, and business.

I live that reality daily. I keep every e-book I offer priced as low as possible.
The most expensive title is $15.99 before tax. These full collections have 50-100 poems included.
My e-books are also available for free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
I know even a few extra dollars can feel impossible. Between kids,
car repairs, unexpected bills, illness, or just the daily struggle to stay afloat shit gets tight.

Because of that, I offer my e-books for free to anyone who needs them in exchange for
honest reviews. Fill out this form to be a reviewer or email me @ poeaxtry@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

The essence of Poeaxtry is found in my belief of keeping art accessible, especially for minority voices and
those historically shut out of literary spaces.
Art and Literature should not belong only to those who can afford it.
While, actually it should belong to anyone who finds a piece of themselves inside it regardless of which path they use to access it.

Free samples & free short collections are posted to be read on wattpad, booksie, and Quotev.
Or to be downloaded off gumroad and payhip.

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Values, Boundaries, and ZERO tolerance for bigotry.

Welcome to the Misfit Mascaraed.

This is what Community means to The Essence of Poeaxtry.

A space that was born from survival, built from grief, and shaped by fire.

This is not neutral; it is not passive.

Poeaxtry is a place for truth. Tenderness. This is growth that refuses to harm others on the way there.

Here are the things I will not tolerate in the community, collaborations, submissions, or any space connected to Poeaxtry & the Prism.

This applies whether it happens inside my community or in outside spaces. I ^{do not} separate my morals from my work. If you are a person who does these acts, I have no space for you. This applies to every aspect of The Essence of Poeaxtry.

Deal breakers:

Submissions, creative projects, solo publishings, and statements with evidence to back them that involve any of the below will be declined or removed.

• Racism, colorist statements, or xenophobia including Islamophobia, anti-immigrant hate, and dehumanization of Palestinians or those supporting Gaza
• Transphobia, homophobia, or queer erasure
• Abelisim or mocking of mental illness or disability
• Misogyny, toxic masculinity, or gender-based violence
• Fatphobia or body shaming
• White saviorism or trauma exploitation for aesthetics
• AI-generated creative writing or art passed off as human-made
• Plagiarism, stolen work, dishonesty, or Cultural Appropriation
• Religious extremism that dehumanizes others
• Hate speech, slurs, threats, or dehumanization of any kind
• Classism and creative elitism – shaming those without formal education, access, or resources
• Tokenism or performative inclusion – using marginalized creators for optics without structural care or support
• Cultural appropriation or artistic theft from communities not your own
• Environmental exploitation when it dismisses Indigenous land, natural destruction, or extractive practices
• Slut shaming: we honor sensuality, sex work, erotic expression, and intimacy as valid forms of art and storytelling. They become survival only when rooted in truth and not exploitation.

This includes external organizations, publishers, or communities whose values do not align.

Even if a platform, person, or group is not part of this space, I will not partner with them. I will not join if they are actively harmful. My ethics don’t pause at the page.

If you’re here to share your truth and hold space for others
you are welcome, exactly as you are.

Work that’s vulnerable, imperfect, and honest

Messy beauty – grief, rage, joy, healing, contradiction

Consent is non-negotiable! Romantic, sexual, and emotional boundaries, must be honored.

Intersectional justice and lived experience

Creative Individuals who lead with empathy, humility, and care

Submissions from BIPOC, trans & nonbinary, disabled, neurodivergent, and working-class artists

Constructive critique rooted in consent Transparency, mutual respect, and protection of creative integrity

We have denied partnerships and collaborations from authors who have defended terfs publicly.

If you silently turn a blind eye to hate and phobias we can’t work with you.

 We offer priority visibility to all minorities including but not limited to (and in no order) individuals who are:
disabled, neurodivergent, BIPOC (other racial or ethnic minorities), impoverished (economic & social), migrants, immigrants, felons, LGBT individuals, religious minorities, sex workers, abuse survivors, elderly, plus sized (fatphobia resistance), and more.

Any party having issue with our stance on balance, boundaries, and bigotry need not apply to create with or in the space of Axton N. O. Mitchell or Poeaxtry_ & the Prism.

Submissions violating these simple yet ethical guidelines will be removed without response. The submitter will be added to a DO NOT partner with list. Our time and space are sacred, so respect is a must.

The Essence of Poeaxtry is rooted in our dedication to amplifying all minority voices and experiences through literature, visual art, and creativity.

To put these values into practice, Poeaxtry created “The Prism” (aka Poeaxtry’s & the Prism).

By joining the Safe Space Alliance, Poeaxtry solidifies our stance with LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide. As a transgender man, it’s important to me to continue to foster spaces where identity, expression, and safety are honored. Find out here what this means , how to get involved, and what’s going on globally with SSA.

This is not silent agreeable advocacy.

It is a commitment to care, visibility, and action.

A digital sanctuary for poets, artists, and advocates. Built for connection, collaboration, contest, community,
and fearless self-expression. This is a queer-affirming space that is inclusive of all minorities.

Here creativity and safety coexist.

We decided to also launch Poeaxtry & the Prism as an inclusive, independent publishing press that is
dedicated to uplifting the literature, art, and creative projects of marginalized communities.

Now available across Discord, Revolt, and Twitch.

The Prism like Poeaxtry_ meets people where they are.
Offering a flexible, inclusive environment. To get involved in without being forced into any
single platform, or a single creative medium.

Built on care, safety, and truth, Poeaxtry & the Prism’s commitment to inclusion extends beyond art.

This is an act of protection and persistence.
We joined the Safe Space Alliance (SSA), a global LGBTQIA+ nonprofit. The SSA connects and supports verified safe spaces worldwide. By doing so, we strengthen our dedication to creating safer, visible, and accessible spaces for all.

Here, safety is not a symbol, it is sustained practice.
Our verified website and Discord hub uphold zero tolerance for bigotry. Our safe spaces uphold clear accessibility standards. We respect every identity and pronoun.

Joining SSA means standing beside thousands of spaces across the world that protect and uplift LGBTQIA+ individuals. Through this alliance, you can:

• Get involved by listing your own safe space (digital, physical, or creative).
• Learn more about global SSA projects and current initiatives.
• Support advocacy through volunteering, partnership, or donation.

Every connection we make, whether it is through a poem, a post, or a shared moment, is important. It becomes a part of a larger global fabric of care.

Together, we’re shaping a creative world where:
identity, safety, and art coexist without compromise.

The Prism supports every step of your creative journey. Writers, visual artists, and other creators can share work,
get feedback, and develop their craft. Members can choose personalized roles for engagement. They control when and how they join in. Participation can range from giving feedback, interacting in competitions, sharing muses and more.

Safe, inclusive, community-driven creative spaces should be accessible to all.
The Prism is AI-free, plagiarism-free, and rooted in genuine connection, critique, and care. The number one goal here is to build connections, community, collaborations, and creativity. Start your own zines or anthologies. Run contests or win prizes. Read silently or critique others’ creative pieces with respect, of course.
whatever it is that brings you here.

Tailored roles for poets, artists, and critics

User Controlled & viewable options for DM’s, critiques, and friend requests with choices in roles

Share work from draft to final submission

Track creative process from start to finish

Access to free/low cost literary magazine submission calls and collaboration opportunities

Creative support tools: fog busters, mental health check-ins, prompts, and games

Safe posting areas for TW or CW content

Networking: find friends, collaborators, and share community content

We uphold clear community guidelines, active moderation, content warnings,
image descriptions, and respect for all pronouns and identities.
The Prism is a sustained practice in inclusion, safety, and
artistic freedom, evolving with the community’s needs.

The Essence of Poeaxtry is built on passion, poetry, and purpose.
Every line I
write is meant to stir something in the soul.
If my work has
moved you, taught you, or made you feel seen consider
dropping a tip in the jar.

It is not required, but it helps keep the art flowing,
projects growing, and the voices raising.

Ways to Donate, Tip, or Support!

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Thank you for supporting independent,
justice-driven poetry.

Pulling people past paywalls, placed in paths of “powerless” people to perpetuate peace.

Polite pretenders.
Pillaging powerful pieces of protest, profiting off peasants’ please, while portraying pleasant protection.

• One-time tips – Perfect for showing appreciation for a specific piece
• Monthly support – Help sustain ongoing creative work
• Share and amplify – If financial support isn’t possible, sharing work helps too
• Buy physical items and digital collections – Support while receiving something in return
• Commission custom work : for solo publishing or personal pieces when they are available.

Behind every poem, photograph, prose, or piece is a person balancing creativity with survival.
Pieces of art with Pieces of crumbs.
Peacefulness with Protests.
Your support helps keep this space as a resource for marginalized voices, visions, and views.
Support keeps creative resistance alive in a world that overlooks art.

• Creating new poetry collections and zines
• Maintaining free resources for the community
• Supporting collaborative projects with other marginalized creators
• Developing workshops and educational content
• Covering basic costs of running online platforms and publishing
• As well as planned, new, or future experimental community and creative based projects and programs.

Every dollar contributed goes directly toward sustaining the Essence of Poeaxtry through creative practice and expanding its reach. From covering hosting costs to funding new publications, your support makes a tangible difference in keeping independent poetry accessible.

Your support matters. Whether it’s a dollar or a share, every act of appreciation helps keep this creative space alive and thriving. Thank you for valuing independent art.