May Meditation

The pre-summer air has a smell: reminiscent
of singed clothes from a basement dryer. If heat
has a feel, I cannot sense it today. For now, I am done feeling           my mind busy
with the truth serum of unadulterated observation
             removed from the catalyst of change.

Author of the article

Tiezst “Tie” Taylor is a Disabled Black femme who is non-binary trans. They are a radical educator, artist-activist, poet, and storyteller. Their work explores their experiences in surviving: Disability and severe mental illness; intergenerational trauma and poverty; and intersecting forms of oppression in the U.S. They use their art and research to educate, heal, nurture, radicalize, and catalyze change for all marginalized peoples. Follow Tiezst on Instagram @tiezst