by: Kokumo Kinetic

wade through rocks
punch fist through earth
reach for the moon as if it were a life preserver
climb out one limb at a time
spit out worms
wipe eyes of tears and dirt
gnaw mold from fingertips
massage throat
cinch torso and awaken voice
allow fatigue
and
find pride in where I lay
wounded but alive

KOKUMO KINETIC hails from the south side of Chicago. She holds a bachelor of arts in individualized curriculum with a concentration in psychology from Chicago State University. As founder of KOKUMOMEDIA she uses artivism (art and activism) to create awareness pertaining to TGI (trans, gender non-conforming, and intersex) people of color. She is the founder of T.G.I.F. (Trans, GNC, and Intersex Freedom) the first trans pride of the Chicago. KOKUMO is building a catalyst for TGI liberation via literature and performance art.