This essay isn’t just close to my heart—it’s a chunk of it. Please read, especially if you’re dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, ocd, or struggling with any mental heath issues. You’re not alone. The carwash is always waiting for you. trampset trampset.org/the-carwash-es…

over the last 8 years, X-R-A-Y has published 1,647 pieces sometime i think of reading subs like a giant hallway full of doors that lead to other ppl's dreams. it can be very interesting & beautiful work. thank u for reading

Making another unnecessary writing spreadsheet instead of actually writing, because I am overwhelmed

I already miss the sun.

the lack of empathy and compassion on here nowadays is mind blowing. no you are not edgy or cool for proving publicly that you are incapable of feeling for others. grow up

My shark story is a confirmed banger to read at open mics 🤙

when people stop using chatgpt as an alternative to learning how to read & write, then we can talk.

My poetry chapbook is out today and I’d be over the moon if you considered getting a copy. 🔗 below with some kind words from some of my fave writers!

Going to try to draft something from scratch today

my lil book is now available for purchase thank you to anyone who reads it buy it here: a.co/d/9no2Phd or here: asterismbooks.com/product/better…

Kicking off Thomasonian’s Issue One highlights with a quote from Özge Lena’s stunning sea squirt poem, titled “You: A Study in Digestive Memory.” Visit thomasonian.com/read for the full piece!

got a teeny tiny perfect miiiiiiicro for you all today from Catherine Rockwood!! havehashad.com/hadposts/in-re…

🚨 I have a new chapbook out in the world! 🚨 The Man is a sequence of 24 micro poems, all beginning with ‘The Man’. I also provided the doodles for the cover. I have 50 copies & they’re all pay-what-you-want (+ $4 for shipping) so DM me if you want a copy! 📚❤️

bro just one more monkey on the bed i swear. nobody’s gonna bonk their head this time. just one more monkey bro please

Let’s keep Thomasonian’s Issue One highlights going with a quote from Shauri Cherie’s gorgeous reef manta ray poem, titled “Mobula alfredi.” Visit thomasonian.com/read for the full piece!

Recieved my first ever Pushcart nomination! 🥹💖

In the part of editing where I oscillate between “omfg this is the worst thing I’ve ever written???” And “WOW I LOVE THESE LOSERS!!!!” every chapter, so that’s how I’m doing

Here we have a quote from “Sunflowers,” a beautiful prose piece about perseverance in the garden, by Lori Fontanes. Visit thomasonian.com/read for the full story!