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Jay White

JAY WHITE (he/him) is a queer poet that lives, works, and writes in Washington, DC. Jay's poetry has appeared in Beyond Words Magazine's anthology Beyond Queer Words, Day Eight's art magazine Bourgeon, and Block Party Magazine. His work often focuses on the dreamy, blurred boundaries between identity, family, and the natural world. Jay earned his BA in Communications from the University of Maryland and loves low-budget ghost hunting, iced coffee, and the month of December.

Nighttime, Gay Bar on 14th & P
by Jay White

June 16, 2022 Contributed By: Jay Patrick, Jay White

two people lying down

I order vodka and seltzer and check my coat. // I look up and meet a pair of eyes; he must know I’m lost. Dizzy.

Filed Under: Featured Poetry, Poetry Posted On: June 16, 2022

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