Anastacia-Reneé
Anastacia-Reneé (She/They) is a queer writer, educator, interdisciplinary artist, playwright, former radio host, TEDX speaker, and podcaster. She is the author of Here In The (Middle) Of Nowhere, Side Notes From The Archivist, (v.) and Forget It. Sidenotes from the Archivist was selected as one of “NYPL Best Books of 2023,” and, The American Library Associations (RUSA) “Notable Books of 2024.” Anastacia-Renee served as Seattle Civic Poet during Seattle’s inaugural year of UNESCO status as well as Hugo House Poet-in-Residence, and Jack Straw Fellowship Curator. Her work has been anthologized and published widely.
Be. Well.
the daughter she wants
to be chirped darling
shrill & tweety
clean crispy words
alphabetized
in the corner
of her mothers
beak
break. boom.
be well little bird.
the daughter she wants
a cozy nest
fortified
with forgivable breath
sturdy branches
bent round
& not spiraling
holding still
the daughter wants to
be the sole
bird in the nest
spreading wings almost
invisible so
there’s no need
to (actually) fly
break. boom. be well.
little bird daughter
be. well.