“Survival a poison but necessary on my tongue; my life now a memento mori.”

Really enjoyed tonight's zoom launch of This Joyful Interlude! ❤ Thank you everyone who came along, you were very supportive and I loved all your performances too - so many highlights! #poetry #poetrycommunity

"In prison, we are expected to act a certain way as men — tough, brash, misogynistic. Especially in front of others, we must appear more macho than the next guy," writes @kashawntaylor.bsky.social.

Thank you so much.l for sharing.

"It’s Hard to Make, and Keep, Friends as a Queer Man in Prison - Some peers and staff believe my friendships have ulterior motives." An incredible testimony by Kashawn Taylor @kashawntaylor.bsky.social

Here’s the back cover of my poetry collection with some kinds words from some nice people. #poems #poetry #socialjustice #writers #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity

I’m so excited to be working PJP in audience. Come say hello at our Dec. 8 event!

Voice From the Inside: A Celebration of PJP Writers & Five Years of Impact. Event Details Who: PJP alumni, readers and supporters, PJP team (including the co-founders) When: 4-5 p.m. ET, Dec. 8, 2025 What: A celebration of PJP writers and five years of impact Where: Virtually via Zoom RSVP ⤵️

One of my biggest accomplishments to date. “These Headphones Should Be Free” published by the Poetry Foundation. www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi... #poems #poetry #writingcommunity #poets #writers #author #poetrycommunity

My new collection of #poetry is out now! www.wayfarerbookstore.com/product/subh...

Another story I wrote for PJP about toxic masculinity and the struggles of being out in prison.

"Prison is much like an audition where we must outperform all others. To vie for the starring role, that performance often looks outlandish."

Bluesky, meet @kashawntaylor.bsky.social. He wrote several stories for us while he was incarcerated and recently has been helping me out in Audience. Say hello and give a follow! He'll be at our Dec. 8 event. Come say hi!

One of my biggest accomplishments to date. “These Headphones Should Be Free” published by the Poetry Foundation. www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi... #poems #poetry #writingcommunity #poets #writers #author #poetrycommunity

PJP is an independent national nonprofit initiative that trains incarcerated writers in the tools of journalism and publishes their stories. We’re aiming to raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Thanks to a special board match, every dollar you give will be tripled through Nov. 19.

In an essay for PJP, Kashawn Taylor explains why living in a halfway house has felt like "freedom with an asterisk."

I wrote this with the intention of educating. Not many people know what this is like.

subhuman is a compelling & unflinching exploration of life behind bars, written during the author’s incarceration. Through the lens of a Black, queer man, this work sheds light on the physical, emotional & spiritual challenges faced by the incarcerated www.wayfarerbookstore.com/product/subh... #LGBT

🎉 Join us on Dec. 8 for a special virtual gathering celebrating 5 years of storytelling by incarcerated & formerly incarcerated writers. Hear from PJP alumni about life behind bars, why their stories matter, and how they’re changing the conversation. RSVP here:: www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-fro...

A longer read, but thank you to @theshorepoetry.bsky.social for nominating this poem for #BestoftheNet! Feels good when someone believes in you. #poems #poetry #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity “A Proper Shower”

This poem, 15 Minute Love, was nominated by Emergent Literary for the Pushcart Prize. 🥺🥺 my first nomination #poetry #writingcommunity #poems

I’ve never written with prizes in mind, and didn’t even know about things like Pushcart and Best of the Net until fairly recently, after my book had been published.

This poem, 15 Minute Love, was nominated by Emergent Literary for the Pushcart Prize. 🥺🥺 my first nomination #poetry #writingcommunity #poems

2025 has been such a great year for me. My collection of poetry came out. I started teaching at Gotham Writers Workshop. I started working with Prison Journal Project. Hoping for a challenging, fruitful, and exciting 2026. #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity

I need to lock in and use this more. Everyone seems so much nicer than other socials. #writingcommunity

“What Happened to Icarus,” my next book, is now available for pre-order: www.wayfarerbookstore.com/product/what...

#creativewriting #memoir #writingclasses

#creativewriting #memoir #writingclasses

Two new poems published today in Midway Journal! #poetry #writing #poets #poems

A NEW round of shout-outs is up on our Substack: wildroofjournal.substack.com/p/saturday-s... @jessicapoli.bsky.social @kaicoggin.bsky.social @clmporg.bsky.social @dintywmoore.bsky.social @kashawntaylor.bsky.social @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social @mrmandell8.bsky.social @jitterbugwrites.bsky.social

Here's a banger for Thursday. "Listening to 'Grapefruit' by Tove Lo," by @kashawntaylor.bsky.social. #litmag #poetry penmenreview.com/listening-to...

Heading into the weekend with a poem from @kashawntaylor.bsky.social: "Grateful." Enjoy! #litmag #poetry penmenreview.com/grateful/

New collection of poems available now @ link in bio! #poetry #poems #poetrycommunity

My new collection of #poetry is out now! www.wayfarerbookstore.com/product/subh...

So exciting to share this with the world. #poetry #poems #writers #poets #authors

My new collection of poems #subhuman will be released on March 25 by @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social #poetry

Got the author copies of my new #poetry collection out from Wayfarer Books on March 25th. #authors #writing #poems

My new collection of #poetry comes out next month. I’m so very excited 🥹🤙🏾 www.wayfarerbookstore.com/product/subh...

Pre-order Today: bit.ly/40tHrsa subhuman by Kashawn Taylor dives into life behind bars through the eyes of a Black, queer man. Raw, unflinching, and powerful. #poetry #wayfarerbooks @kashawntaylor.bsky.social

Sound advice via the latest print issue of Wayfarer Magazine. @kashawntaylor.bsky.social @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social

Any #writers on here?