I have officially ditched Facebook. So, I’m back here. Now to find my people: queers, poets, queer poets, dog lovers, anti-facists, and other good people.

Body autonomy is important for partnered people too. If your partner says no, that's it. Trying to coerce or convince someone into sex is terrible. Instead, of trying to persuade, invite a respectful conversation. It could be fatigue or anxiety or it could be you! Address the issues!

Experience - (Poetry - Lust) S-1: Scratch warm leather and cold steel straps wrapped gently 'round wrists pulling, stretching, submitting strange hands are warm-cold-wet-dry buttons fall to the floor soft thumps hit dusty carpet ...

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It’s a day of celebration. We need more love: more kindness.

We deserve to be respected!

One of my recent poems

The Third - A Letter (Memoir) The following contains a description of sexual assault that may be difficult and/or triggering for some people.

If you need, please heed the warning; however, if this letter could possibly help you - I hope you will read it.

I am an avid listener to women. This seems to be a summary of the majority of women I know. Willing to be wrong!

Thinking of C v1- (Poetry - Love & Desire) C-1 never before had I been that brave across the bar fuck caution and wind an introduction - awkward and bumbling retreat red-faced and sweating, I see you smile and follow a blunt question --one you...

Version 1 of my short form poetry series "Love and Desire."