Jubi Arriola-Headley VS. Masculinity

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For this episode, Ajanae and Brittany interview poet Jubi Arriola-Headley; join them as they discuss the role of humor and play in their poetics, the straightforwardness of erotic writing and kink, and navigating their tensions with masculinity.

Until Next Time: 

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Writing Prompt:

Write a hermit crab poem that functions as a schedule. Make everything on this schedule an appointment for a kind of pleasure.

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