Prologue: Now There is Silence
Chelle A. Carter-WilsonWelcome to Generative, which all began with a conversation, as most things do. I tell stories about my family and friends, and so often, people say they’ve never known anyone…
Dear Love, (Love is Always)
Shanai WilliamsDear Love, (Love is Always) Do you feel a deep painWhen you see me cry?Do you worry about meWhen you know I cannot see Or hear you?When you watch my…
“The opposite of a suicide note is an affirmation”: A Serial Lover Conversation with Mikey Cody Apollo
Samantha ArriozolaBy Samantha Arriozola You can often catch Mikey Murry (she/they) on Instagram hyping up an artist friend or two, or posting a new eyeliner design. But on Friday the 16th,…
Affirmation
By Shanai Williams Loved.I want to be loved.At times I feel so far from it.And I say “at times” because I don’t want to put the wrong phrases into the…
Love in the Afternoon, Restoration
Margery HannahFor the first time, I read a poem of mine (written in real time at the workshop) for an audience. Love in courage, I share my piece: