I, The Revolution

By Valois J Vera

I, The Revolution, from Valois J. Vera (aka "Crip Lyrical") is a collection of poems that screams for justice for marginalized people. Vera champions liberation and grapples with

• Language: English
• Publisher: Valois J. Vera
• Release date: Sep 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9798988393801

Valois J Vera

Valois J. Vera, aka "Crip Lyrical", is a Disabled Revolutionary, Poet/Spoken Word Artist and Activist based out of Denton, TX. His experience and knowledge in Disability Justice, Culture and Identity is well noted. He has served on several social justice boards and commissions and has garnered many speaking opportunities including the University of North Texas, Fordham University and Azusa Pacific University. While his journalism work can be found in New Mobility Magazine, Latino Rebels, and Rooted in Rights, their poetry has been published by Spoonie Press, Mollyhouse, and the soon to be released anthology American Graveyard: Calls to end Gun Violence, Volume I (Read or Green Books). Their debut collection "Crip Lyrics: the Unapologetic Poetry of Disability" (POOR Press) is an illustrated collection of liberation verses guided by lived experiences and self-reflection. He is the Founder of Thunder & Lightning Poetry Collective and performs a one-poet-show called "CripPoetix!"

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Table of Contents

I, The Revolution

That Poet, in Front of the Stage

The Revolution Will Not Be Accessible

Graves of the Unwell and Other Beautiful Things

Thunder and Lightning: Feast of the Peasants

One Thousand + One: a Pride Song

Another Fucking Poem?

Tattered Blanket (One Nation Under Gun)

PenisPoem: a Confession

Footprints

Cry with the Dark

CripLoveBeats

Simply, Butterflies

The Awakening

Lungs of Battle

Publications

About the Author

I,

The Revolution!

I,

The Revolution!

Valois J. Vera

Copyright © 2023 by Valois J. Vera

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the author at the email address below.

Valois J. Vera

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ISBN: 979-8-9883938-0-1

Ebook IBSN: 979-8-9883938-1-8

Printed in the United States of America

First Printing, 2023

This little book of poetry is but a glimpse into the heart, mind, and soul of a Revolutionary.

It is my hope that this poetic manifesto meets you exactly where you are;

that it inspires, uplifts, and challenges you.

To my Disabled, Neurodiverse, Spoonie, Sick, Chronically Ill, Mad, and Deaf siblings,

I dedicate this offering to you.

To my Black, Brown, Indigenous, fam of color,

I dedicate this offering to you.

To my LGBTQ+ kin,

I dedicate this offering to you.

To all who rage and resist from the margins,

I dedicate this offering to you.

You, my friend, are the revolution!

That Poet, in Front of the Stage..................

The Revolution Will Not Be Accessible.............

Graves of the Unwell and Other Beautiful Things.....

Thunder and Lightning: Feast of the Peasants.......