sol rios

so much of my journey with poetry (& learning in general) has been accepting that I know less than I think I know already. Which is great in practice, but also makes it quite difficult to articulate how to effectively practice writing. I think I’m ready to make an attempt

what if I actually started talking about poetry On Here what then

went to the hospital 3 times this month and rent is due tomorrow... there has never been a better time to grab a shirt 🫶

truth coming out of her well to shame humanity

big fan of pondering the great mysteries (love, death, you, me, etc.)

A soapdish sits under a canopy of fabric roses, the dish carved with the small figurine of an angel in a frock gazing down at the lamb nestled at her feet. Above their heads, a quote from "An Exaltation In Transition" by Sol Rios: " glory then, the baritone, glory the blunt edge of blade slipped into leather purse, glory the sounds of the night " Read the issue BLEATINGTHINGMAGAZINE.COM

Exalt the body in all its iterations and permutations with @arcanumb.bsky.social in today's Issue 03 spotlight, "An Exaltation In Transition"

Read it here: bleatingthingmagazine.com/issue-03.html

a fanned out stack of five zines. the cover reads "my favorite banned books". there is a photo of the author and poet Maya Angelou. there is another photo of Matilda from the movie Matilda. there are illustrations of Snoopy the dog and Miffy the bunny. all of them have or are reading books. the stack of zines is fanned out on a bright red, orange, and white plaid fabric.

new zines in the shop! 📚

Every Thursday in July 7-8:30pm LIBERATION FOUNDATIONS an introduction to liberatory politics 5 WEEK TRAINING SERIES

7/13 Reproductive Justice 101: The History Behind the Movement 7/10 Our Fates Are Tied: Reproductive Freedom & Queer Liberation 7/17 Fertile Ground: Where Climate and Reproductive Justice Meet 7/24 From Policing to Parenthood: Why Abolition Matters for Reproductive Justice 7/31 No One Left Behind: Reproductive Justice in Rural Communities

hello! i'm working with the Reproductive Freedom Fund of NH for the year & wanted to let everyone know that they're hosting an online training series on various aspects of reproductive health, justice, & intersectionality

you don't have to attend all 5 + people outside of NH are encouraged to join

Thomas Blackshear II - Night and Day (2003)

extraño perú 😓

a black and white typography edit that reads "educate yourself. protect yourself." between the two rows of text are a needle, an IUD, a contraceptive injection bottle, several pills, a nuvaring, scissors, and a hormonal patch. the entire image is edited to look photocopied.

another design ive made for the @reprofundnh.bsky.social

a typography edit that reads "if you can't stand to see happy transsexuals, look the other way!" to the left is a group of dandelions with an orange to yellow to green gradient over them. the entire image is edited to look photocopied and printed.

good morning happy second day of pride 🌻

TOMORROW!!!

<3

Lucille Clifton poem to my yellow coat today i mourn my coat. my old potato. my yellow mother. my horse with buttons. my rind. today she split her skin like a snake, refusing to excuse my back for being big for being old for reaching toward other cuffs and sleeves. she cracked like a whip and fell apart, my terrible teacher to the end; to hell with the arms you want she hissed, be glad when you’re cold for the arms you have.

Paris Review is sharing one of my favorite poems again so I’m sharing it on here again

“my old potato” - one of my favorite lines ever

a whole display of peonies at a small grocery store. lots of good colors, coral, baby pink, burgundy.

PEONY TYME

a black and white typography edit that reads "every trans child deserves safety, dignity, & transition." above the text is a hand holding out a seedling. the entire image is edited to look photocopied and printed.

companion piece to one i made in february

picture of a man eating a salad at a table in front of several potted plants. The picture has a caption that reads: I eat salads in front of plants to assert dominance

poetry is everywhere if you just know how to look

a black and white typography edit that reads "when all else fails... abort!" in all caps. there are various contraceptives around the text. the entire image is edited to look photocopied.

one of the designs ive made for @reprofundnh.bsky.social as their artist in residence

rico is SO pretty omgognfh

it is so endearing when someone’s so worried they’re doing a poetry prompt/assignment “wrong.” like, most likely you are doing something way more interesting

come thruuuuu<3

a black and white graphic that reads "introducing our 2025 artist in residence: Silas Denver". there is a black and white photo of silas. he is wearing glasses and a sweater. there are white stars near his head.

a black and white graphic that reads "buy Silas's work at pride this year!" below the text are multiple designs focused on LGBT and reproductive rights.

officially partnered with @reprofundnh.bsky.social as an artist in residence!! 💜 ill be vending at various pride events in NH, hosting workshops, and working on other gender affirming and abortion funding events 🙌

i've decided i'm all better now

a black and white die-cut vinyl sticker that reads "queer for abortion". it is typed in two fonts and some letters are tilted slightly. the sticker is on a black fabric background.

new abortion-funding sticker in the shop!! 100% of sales go to various abortion funds (linked below)

create trans joy 3 inch by 3 inch matte square stickers. UV, weather, and scratch-proof lamination. Suitable for outdoor use. Can be applied to cars, bikes, water...

hi if you'd like to support me & want some stickers in time for pride month, please consider getting something from my shop <3

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got a poem published in @bleatingthing.bsky.social <333

a black and white typography edit that reads "dykes make the day brighter" in all caps. to the right of the text are two interlocked carabiners. on the carabiners are a heart-shaped lock and two leather charms. one leather charm has two intersecting venus symbols. the other charm has the transgender symbol. the entire image is textured to look photocopied.

another one for lesbian visibility week <3

i want more art. i want more conversation, constellations. i want more time with trees. i want more of my own heart. more pasta shapes! and the shapes of song! i want paintings so huge we have to build a new space. i want tiny paintings only baby pigeons can properly appreciate

she’s late for her train