Helium (Limited Edition)

I’m learning that I don’t always have to make noise to be seen, that even my silence has a spine, a rumble and says, ‘I’m here’ in its native tongue. - Rudy Francisco rudyfrancisco tells beautiful, very human narratives. Every piece is a provocation. Every poem is a call to introspect. I’ve only experienced Rudy Francisco’s poetry through his spoken word pieces I’ve seen on IG. To be gifted with his book is so truly special. He writes about human stories and the politics of race, gender, class and religion with such candor and courage. His poems read less like a TED talk and more of honest (sometimes hurtful) confessions. Reading his poetry is like having conversations have with a friend while sitting on the porch steps or the hood of a car during golden hour, the topics pendulum between social commentary and love longings. His poem “Horizon” shook me to the core. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a poem move me to tears and take my breath away so suddenly. Having someone articulate fears I’ve been cradling so succinctly and with so much empathy made me feel seen. It “weakened gravity”, to borrow his words. His words were indeed, helium. (Thank you, Rudy.) Highly recommended. 10/10. 🎈 📕: Helium by Rudy Francisco, published by buttonpoetry 🍵: Matcha Almond Latte 🌿: Neon Pothos #matcha #matchatones #buttonpoetry #rudyfrancisco #rudyfranciscopoetry #helium #matchalover #poetrybook

I’m learning that I don’t always have to make noise to be seen, that even my silence has a spine, a rumble and says, ‘I’m here’ in its native tongue. - Rudy Francisco rudyfrancisco tells beautiful, very human narratives. Every piece is a provocation. Every poem is a call to introspect. I’ve only experienced Rudy Francisco’s poetry through his spoken word pieces I’ve seen on IG. To be gifted with his book is so truly special. He writes about human stories and the politics of race, gender, class and religion with such candor and courage. His poems read less like a TED talk and more of honest (sometimes hurtful) confessions. Reading his poetry is like having conversations have with a friend while sitting on the porch steps or the hood of a car during golden hour, the topics pendulum between social commentary and love longings. His poem “Horizon” shook me to the core. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a poem move me to tears and take my breath away so suddenly. Having someone articulate fears I’ve been cradling so succinctly and with so much empathy made me feel seen. It “weakened gravity”, to borrow his words. His words were indeed, helium. (Thank you, Rudy.) Highly recommended. 10/10. 🎈 📕: Helium by Rudy Francisco, published by buttonpoetry 🍵: Matcha Almond Latte 🌿: Neon Pothos #matcha #matchatones #buttonpoetry #rudyfrancisco #rudyfranciscopoetry #helium #matchalover #poetrybook