Nadia Freeman 2/26/20 Nadia Freeman 2/26/20

Human Rights

inspired by the debate on freedom of speech and the call to prevent hate speech, Nadia provokes us to think about the line between what we believe to be our rights and entitlements, and how they may impact the rights of others. the poem is not a reflection of her opinion, but aims to ask the question: who is on the right side of the human rights debate?

Meera Shah 1/20/20 Meera Shah 1/20/20

In Grief

Meera Shah presents a poem tackling themes of maternal relationships, loss and grief. the poem is coupled with artwork by Imogen Bristow.

Kirsten Sinclair 1/10/20 Kirsten Sinclair 1/10/20

Nudge The Pain

Kirsten Sinclair presents a poem that she describes as a confining, confirming narrative of touching, inhabiting and navigating one’s own flesh. The piece is accompanied by Kirsten’s own original artwork.

Melissa Leeding 12/6/19 Melissa Leeding 12/6/19

Beginner's Guide to Gay

Melissa Leeding writes a poem about the minefield of meeting women as an inexperienced bisexual femme.

Hannah Petch 11/1/19 Hannah Petch 11/1/19

Your body is a temple

Hannah Petch writes a villanelle-style poem which explores a woman’s complex relationship with her body. the piece is accompanied by the Tabby Carless Frost’s original artwork.

Hannah Petch 10/10/19 Hannah Petch 10/10/19

She's Perfect

Hannah Petch writes a poem about the relationship between body image and the beauty standards that society perpetuates. the poem is accompanied by the original artwork of Nia Jones.

Sarah Spencer 9/16/19 Sarah Spencer 9/16/19

How I Found Her Body

Sarah Spencer writes a poem which explores mothers, bodies and grief. the poem is accompanied by her own original artwork.

Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky 9/9/19 Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky 9/9/19

I am M.E

Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky writes a poem about recovering from chronic illness. the piece is followed up by an informative essay about M.E, the illness at the heart of the work. Sophia’s own original design accompanies the poem.

Hannah Petch 9/2/19 Hannah Petch 9/2/19

Left on Read

Hannah Petch writes about dating and relationships, exploring the toxicity that social media and dating apps can bring to them. the piece is accompanied by the original graphic design of Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky.

Caroline Batson 8/26/19 Caroline Batson 8/26/19

Manqué in the Mirror

in this poem, Caroline Batson examines the experience of Imposter Syndrome. she considers the disassociation of self by exploring the negative damage of self-doubt, and the positive action of self-belief. Imposter Syndrome can affect anybody but it remains historically prevalent amongst women, with many female role models such as Dr. Maya Angelou and Emma Watson noting that they have fallen victim to it.

Cassandra Wright 8/19/19 Cassandra Wright 8/19/19

Goodbye and by

Cassandra Wright writes a couplet about de-coupling. accompanied by original artwork by Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky.

Cassandra Wright 8/5/19 Cassandra Wright 8/5/19

No, that's not what lovers do

Cassandra Wright writes a pantoum about the similitude of mothering and loving. the poem is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.

Nadia Freeman 7/4/19 Nadia Freeman 7/4/19

Sex Pest

Nadia wrote this poem to reflect the humour, fun and concern that came from a late night talk with a friend when discussing teenage sexual pressure, objectification and actions that so often get dismissed as immature or annoying. the piece explores the line between assault and ‘bad behaviour’, whilst acknowledging that these are not rare experiences but those shared by most women.

Kyende Kinoti 6/13/19 Kyende Kinoti 6/13/19

I am the Sudan Revolution

Kyende Kinoti writes a poem for Sudan, our friend forgotten in a time of need.

Sally Mac 5/16/19 Sally Mac 5/16/19

Diet Pills (to be read Deliriously)

Sally Mac explores the psyche that comes along with eating disorders, exhaustion and how they tie into each other.

Nadia Freeman 5/6/19 Nadia Freeman 5/6/19

Blonde

never fitting the western mould for beauty and popularity, Nadia Freeman writes about feeling invisible and inadequate as a Woman of South Asian descent in New Zealand and how small changes are important for progress.

Alejandra Jimenez de Luis 3/29/19 Alejandra Jimenez de Luis 3/29/19

To April, or the Wheel of Fortune

Alejandra Jimenez de Luis speaks to a girl that reminded her a lot of herself.

Katharina Maria Repnik 3/27/19 Katharina Maria Repnik 3/27/19

Show up.

Katharina Repnik’s poem addresses the self-doubt that becomes part of an artists’ creative process. It describes the deep desires for creation, connection, and the importance of allowing and holding space for yourself. photography by John Lyall.