Poems in Black Moon issue 12

Issue 12 of Black Moon Magazine is now live! This issue was called the Women’s Issue and focused on writing from women and various topics related to the female experience. University of Arkansas Gender Studies Bridge Fellowship also sponsored the magazine which provided writers with a small payment for their contribution (thank you!) Originally slated to come out in the summer, the issue is finally out for your reading pleasure!

I have two poems in this collection: “Health Commission Guidelines for the Traveling Woman” which is an absurdist piece about traveling and physical space from a female perspective. I often have noticed myself taking up as little amount of physical space as possible, moving out of the way, stepping off sidewalks, while moving in public spaces. I have to remind myself that I am allowed to take up the space I need and to not always have to be the one to make concessions while moving. My next piece is a tanka titled “Tanka for a Magical Girl” which inspired by Sailor Moon and my love of magical girl anime.

You can check out the Issue and more writing and art by reading the digital issue here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/49d8aff8-bc49-44f6-80d5-6862fa429663