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[Bänoo Zan @BanooZan]

Happy to see my essay
“Accessible? To Whom?”
published by @TheGroundUpPub
Thanks to the editors.
#publication, #essay, #accessible, #poetry, #poetryevents, #diversity, #FreedomOfSpeech, #Online, #InPerson, #inclusive, #OpenMic, #screen, #page, #stage
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@BanooZan in her essay “Accessible? To whom?” critiques online #poetry events. Find out why through the link below:

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New #poem for the #inauguration:

…If you expect the condemned to die without a word,

You go fucking first.

I can’t hear another slogan.

I can’t skip another ad.

I won’t swallow another lie.

I know your works.

You are neither hot nor cold,

And so, I spew you from my mouth.

There is nothing to fix or improve.

Nothing to salvage or repair.

The code was the same.

So go.

Burn the precincts, seize the branches,

Take the cathedrals back, the churches,

Leave nothing for the hand wringers, the scavengers.

Piss on the ashes of the Oval Office if it feels safe…

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New #poem here:

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Read chapters 23-27 of @johnnypaynebook’s Vampire Girl.

While Mayra butchered Adele's “Hello,” accidentally started a fart-laugh riot, declared herself a proud ‘Vampire-American,' and somehow still won a beauty pageant. Now she's reforming vampire society while failing to avoid her hot ex and secretly being a maneater (literally). #InhabitTheHyphen #Fangalicious 🧛‍♀️🎤💀

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We are renewing our political essay focus in our forthcoming Winter 2024 call for written submissions. Send us your #manifestos and #dissent against the state!

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Amidst the serene beauty of a misty river, two men on a routine fishing trip are faced with a choice that will change their lives forever. This story by Glenn Arocida delves into the depths of friendship, morality, and the weight of decisions made in the quiet moments of nature. As the geese settle on the water, and the day unfolds, the true test begins.

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#fiction
#nature
#story
#shortstory

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This #essay explores the concept of #joy and resilience in contrast to #trauma and negative experiences. It argues that while trauma models dominate #mentalhealth discussions, there’s a lack of focus on positive emotions. The essay critiques #cultural narratives that emphasize suffering over joy and advocates for creating personal “archives of joy” to balance emotional experiences. It highlights the importance of recognizing and nurturing moments of happiness and contentment, suggesting that this approach can lead to better mental health and emotional resilience. The essay also discusses the “withering principle,” where negative experiences are allowed to dominate one’s identity, and calls for a balanced view that includes the pursuit of joy alongside the acknowledgment of trauma.

Link:
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Check out our new #poem by Emma Wells!

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@BanooZan and @guernica_ed call for submissions to the Woman, Life, Freedom: Poems for the Iranian Revolution anthology ends 3/14.

Submit relevant work here:

https://t.co/uzDNj0PMpF

#Iran #Poetry

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Iftekhar Sayeed, a Dhaka-based writer, explores Bengali #Nationalism's evolution and its complex interplay with #Islam, #politics, and #history in Bangladesh in The Exploitation of Misery: Reflections on Suffering as Capital. Check it out and learn more about the role of key figures and events (#Palestine #Zionism) that have shaped #national identity and collective memory:

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New chapters of Vampire Girl by @johnnypaynebook available! Sink your teeth into this story as Mayra and the other competitors of the Beauty Queen of the Children of the Night contest battle it out.

https://t.co/0Z0yEofcOq

#fiction #novel

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Dive into the unseen world of wrestling with our latest #poems by Christopher Dizon! 🤼

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In "Dark Match" - Uncover the raw emotions and hidden struggles behind a wrestler's debut. A tale of dreams, reality, and the fight for recognition.

In "The Razor's Edge" - Step into the ring and feel the intensity of combat. This poem explores the ritualistic art and sacrificial spirit of wrestling.

In "Ladder Match" - Experience the high-stakes drama of chasing glory. A vivid portrayal of ambition, risk, and the pursuit of a wrestler's ultimate dream. #LadderMatchVerse

👉 Read, reflect, and discover the #poetic side of wrestling! #Wrestling #WWE #Poetey #TNAiMPACT #AEW

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The Maria Spiridonova Remembered #WritingContest ends 2/1. There is still time to enter the contest and potentially be the #published #firstplace winner of $50! Five runners-up will get get published but will not receive a monetary prize.

Themes to explore:
•Your #revolutionary vision
•The complexities within revolutionary movements
•#Empathy for revolutionaries and acknowledgment of their flaws
•Sensitivity to people’s #history and experience
•The transformative power of change

Submit your work through the link below:

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@patrickwebb Trump might not be two faced in terms of hiding his vitriol like the Clintons and Obamas but he was friends with Epstein. He is not morally better. Trump sold his soul just like the rest.

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@cm_crockford Proud to publish it and work with you!

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We share in the spirit of @EmilyPostInst that #consideration, #respect, and #honesty should prevail. We argue that this should apply to #BDSM too!

Check out our article here:
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