Issue 02 – Young, Queer, and Hopeful

Young, Queer, and Hopeful

Our second issue features queer and queer-adjacent stories, essays, poetry, and art.

HopeIRL was created to give a platform to young people to express what’s on your minds and in your hearts. It’s a place for you to feel safe in vulnerability, to be accepted within and lifted up by a community of your peers. We hope this issue serves that purpose.

An Invite at 2 AM

Barefoot children prance inAn indoor ring,Frangipani crowns upon their heads. They know only betray,Or Et…

Hungering

Call me once you’ve had your supper. Answer my call after you’ve eaten.I can cradle…

HopeIRL Volume 1, Issue 2

Young, Queer, and Hopeful HopeIRL was created to give a platform to young people to…