Shade

“Shade” was first published in the eco-urban poetry journal, Sprout.  Sprout is “curating a space for trans- and multi-disciplinary collaborations between poets, researchers, and citizens with a focus on geographical diversity, polyvocality, and translation.” Learn more about their good work at: https://sproutpoetryjournal.com/. Reprinted with permission by the author and Sprout.

Mary Salome (she/her) is a queer Arab- and Irish-American writer and media activist who lives in San Francisco. Her prose and poetry have been published in various publications.

Mary is a dear friend of mine and is a human who walks her talk. It’s a distinct joy for me to share her poem, “Shade,” which reflects the particular beauty of her being in many ways.