Poeaxtry's Prism

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  • 🎉 Poeaxtry’s Prism Press — New Quarterly Digital Magazine 🎉

    🎉 Poeaxtry’s Prism Press — New Quarterly Digital Magazine 🎉

    I have decided to launch Poeaxtry’s Poetry Prism Press. A free quarterly digital magazine. This publication will: spotlight creatives, single creative works, and themed collections. All while sharing indie voices, who all share different minority perspectives, and creative work in a space that’s inclusive, thoughtful, and full of surprises.

    What’s inside each issue:

    Poetry & Writing: Submissions paired with contributor bios, flowing naturally through the magazine.

    Art &Art Pieces: Modern, bright visuals highlighting artists and creatives

    . Interactive Extras: QR codes or shortened links may unlock playlists, prompt journals, collectible images, actionable self-care checklists, and so much more. *These are not guaranteed in every issue like they are in my e-zines.

    Interviews & Community Features: Q&As with authors, creatives, and indie voices: full or sidebar size.

    Resource Highlights & Prism Picks: Curated books, music, art, and community projects.

    Trans Truth & Hot Takes Thoughts Column: Opinions and reflections from a trans man’s perspective

    . Letters from Readers: Shared throughout to amplify community voices.

    Call-to-Action Panels: Join The Prism community, submit work, or support Poeaxtry_ via tips, all accessible via QR codes.

    Newsletter Early Access: Sign up via QR code to receive the next issue early.

    Differences from e-zines& ebooks :

    E-zines include a minimum of six interactive add-ons and hidden layers only visible after purchase or free download of a digital copy. The digital magazine is free, public-facing, and curated. Submissions are reviewed to fit the issue’s flow and ethos.

    This is a space to read, explore, and engage. Submissions, feedback, and tips are welcome. We don’t accept violent or discriminatory content.

    Get ready for our first issue. Free, quarterly, and made with care for indie voices and the creative community.

    Ebooks:

    50 plus poems written over a period of a few months, no theme, and some may include a playlist but that is it.

    ✍️ Free Publishing & Creator Support Through Poeaxtry_

    Poeaxtry_ was built on the belief that everyone deserves to be seen and heard. Instead, of just those who can afford to buy their way into visibility. Through The Prism, I offer free publishing opportunities for minorities and supportive allies… on a first-come, first-served basis. Access should never be a gatekeeping game.

    Each accepted project gets as much help as the creator needs: editing, formatting, layout design, covers, eBook setup, visual direction, listing on their store fronts, and a forever spot in our catalog linking to you’re store, website, whatever.

    If it makes your work shine, I have accomplished my goal. Some need a single pass of edits; others want to build the look from scratch. Either way, we work together until the final piece feels right. Like it’s theirs, not just an extension of mine.

    I’ll even handle the form designl if they’re unsure how to begin, or we can build it collaboratively step by step. There’s no wrong place to start, and no creative too small to deserve care and craft.

    Nothing about this process is paywalled. No one is ever charged for publishing, spotlighting, or showcasing their art, words, or anything else. Book spotlights, creator features, and collection highlights — all of it stays free for minority creatives always. I do have paid avenues and ways to continue.

    I don’t measure success by profit. I measure it by impact. If a creator I helped goes on to something bigger, that’s the whole point. I’ll never regret contributing to someone’s growth or seeing their art evolve beyond Poeaxtry_. That’s what this brand is built for. When I started my poet and publishing journey I decided ai wouldn’t come up without offering a hand to other minorities as well. I open doors, And I do not close them without reason.

    ☕ Supporting is Appreciated, Never Required

    Ko-fi and Buy Me a Coffee are simply there for anyone who wants to tip or offer support . It will never be a requirement for other marginalized individuals . This is especially for creatives in marginalized communities. Every free project, collab, and spotlight stays free, always. Support is welcome, not expected. On theme contributors will have at least But up to all submissions included in our community first collabs,

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  • My Favorite Thing About Myself: Writing with Empathy, Offering a Voice

    My Favorite Thing About Myself: Writing with Empathy, Offering a Voice

    What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

    My favorite thing about myself is the way I write. Not just the act of writing. The way I can tap into emotions that aren’t mine and still treat them with care. As if I’ve lived them in another life. It’s not performance. It’s empathy. Real, rooted empathy, born from listening and learning, not guessing or stealing.

    I don’t write from other perspectives because I want to show off range. I do it because I believe everyone deserves to be held. To be seen. And sometimes, they can’t say the words themselves, at least not yet. Not out loud or, not safely. So I write what I hear when I listen. I write what I feel when someone trusts me with their story. I write in a way that doesn’t claim their pain, but honors it. Echoes it. Reflects it back gently.

    I love that about myself. I love that I don’t just have the skill to write. But also the heart to write ethically, thoughtfully and, with purpose. I am not here to play at pain. I’m here to translate it. To give shape to the things that ache in silence. I do it through poetry. Poetry allows me the ability to be exact and yet leave room for mystery. It lets me say the same truth in a thousand ways until many individuals feel it and understand it. Shit, maybe they’ll even empathize more with others.

    My poetry has always been more than art. Survival. Scream, prayer, and apology. It has been the safest place I know. I can’t often work my mouth. So, when my mouth won’t open, I find poetry. It’s how I say the things I never felt allowed to say. The map of everything I’ve clawed through, and the love letter to the people still climbing out of similar things.

    I know I can write something and someone else will read it and say, “That’s it. That’s how it feels.” That matters. This is what keeps me going. The idea of being published, not the praise, but the connection. The invisible thread that stretches from my chest to someone else. It’s why I make books. It’s why I write collections. So future people like me, and you if you’re different to know we lived, laughed, and fought like hell.

    I do not write from others experiences as a person I am not. I simply write from my point of view as their friend, family member, co-worker, fellow human etc. Poetry like this comes in reminders to check on others or stand up for causes. It also involves protesting and addressing other subjects that bring hard topics to the front and center.

    My favorite thing about myself is that I can do that. That I can create something honest and resonant. This is not just for me, but for the ones who don’t have the words yet. For the ones who never saw themselves in poems until now. For the ones who are still learning how to say, “I exist. I hurt. I matter.”

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