Vetch is the first journal dedicated entirely to poems by trans people. While other publications have come out aiming to do a similar thing, Vetch is attempting to accept submissions, come out on a regular basis, and publish only poetry. This is crucial for many reasons – the lack of representation of trans people, by trans people in our society has very real effects on our lives, and what representation there is is focused on wealthy, binary-identified celebrities. Secondly, by focusing on poetry, the lines between the aesthetic, political, and personal are interrupted. Whether you are a trans/gender non-conforming person, an aspiring or seasoned ally, or a newcomer, I highly recommend getting your hands on the first volume of Vetch and opening your eyes and heart to the voices which are so often silenced in our world, the voices of trans people.
Dropbox download link: Vetch: a magazine of trans poetry and poetics
-Kye
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