In today’s episode of Queer Poets Society, Mars Tarassenko reads from the poems The Orange, by Wendy Cope, Two-Headed Calf, by Laura Gilpin, Tomato, by Joy Sullivan, as well as some of Mars’ personal work, evoking that fresh, hopeful feeling of summertime.

i love you, i'm glad i exist; fresh summertime poems

The term ‘queer’ has evolved to describe a broad spectrum of non-normative ideas, identities, and overall approach to life. Embracing the ‘strange and peculiar’, Queer Poets Society focuses on the niches of poetry that deserve to be brought to light. Featuring poetic analysis, readings of famous queer poets, and interviews with local poets from all walks of life, Mars Tarassenko is dedicated to highlighting the intersection of identity, ideology, and, of course, poetry.

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i love you, i'm glad i exist; fresh summertime poems

i love you, i'm glad i exist; fresh summertime poems