gabriel lawrence
@hoursinskin.bsky.social
black. queer. writer. poet. sensual visual artist. free.
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that’s grief that will turn into growth. when you realize the people that aren’t emotionally invested into you as much as you give, it turns into enforcing boundaries or fully walking away. eventually you’ll put that energy to the friends that pour into you and yourself. ❤️
starting to reevaluate a lot of my relationships as of late and it’s been a little hurtful to think about how often I’m the inviting, and not the invited. idk what to do with that feeling.
February 18, 2026 at 4:59 AM
that’s grief that will turn into growth. when you realize the people that aren’t emotionally invested into you as much as you give, it turns into enforcing boundaries or fully walking away. eventually you’ll put that energy to the friends that pour into you and yourself. ❤️
“as black as i am” a poem by me.
February 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“as black as i am” a poem by me.
okay, i’m going back to sleep. got 40 more minutes until my alarm. thank you for the ted talk platform.
February 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM
okay, i’m going back to sleep. got 40 more minutes until my alarm. thank you for the ted talk platform.
that’s why poc queer people are iconic. we had to battle everything in our identities and show up for ourselves nonetheless. we have to do more than straight, white people (even combined), to be at least acknowledge. body image, insecurity, allow yourself to face it, because you’ll overcome it.
February 17, 2026 at 12:19 PM
that’s why poc queer people are iconic. we had to battle everything in our identities and show up for ourselves nonetheless. we have to do more than straight, white people (even combined), to be at least acknowledge. body image, insecurity, allow yourself to face it, because you’ll overcome it.
the love for my culture & my identity. i wouldn’t trade it for the world. i love me on my best and worse days. no one’s preference will stop how i operate on my success. that’s a forward mindset. you have to be unique. there’s too many of the same people wanting to be chosen. fight for your seat. ❤️
life in general will throw shit at you. when you have intersections, like being black in the gay community. as black as i am, you can see the favoritism in race. a preference for white/hispanic men. but then you realize, no preference can bring down the hard work i built on myself.
this is so real. as a queer (gay) man, this is a random reoccurring feeling especially when you constantly see a certain body type praised. it’s a never ending fight, but, when you realize you’re unique in your own way, it can be soothing. you are your own representation, and you hold the light.
February 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM
the love for my culture & my identity. i wouldn’t trade it for the world. i love me on my best and worse days. no one’s preference will stop how i operate on my success. that’s a forward mindset. you have to be unique. there’s too many of the same people wanting to be chosen. fight for your seat. ❤️
life in general will throw shit at you. when you have intersections, like being black in the gay community. as black as i am, you can see the favoritism in race. a preference for white/hispanic men. but then you realize, no preference can bring down the hard work i built on myself.
this is so real. as a queer (gay) man, this is a random reoccurring feeling especially when you constantly see a certain body type praised. it’s a never ending fight, but, when you realize you’re unique in your own way, it can be soothing. you are your own representation, and you hold the light.
Body image is fucking me up right now tbh
February 17, 2026 at 12:04 PM
life in general will throw shit at you. when you have intersections, like being black in the gay community. as black as i am, you can see the favoritism in race. a preference for white/hispanic men. but then you realize, no preference can bring down the hard work i built on myself.
this is so real. as a queer (gay) man, this is a random reoccurring feeling especially when you constantly see a certain body type praised. it’s a never ending fight, but, when you realize you’re unique in your own way, it can be soothing. you are your own representation, and you hold the light.
Body image is fucking me up right now tbh
February 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM
this is so real. as a queer (gay) man, this is a random reoccurring feeling especially when you constantly see a certain body type praised. it’s a never ending fight, but, when you realize you’re unique in your own way, it can be soothing. you are your own representation, and you hold the light.
watching zachariah. zach is such a bisexual king!
February 17, 2026 at 3:09 AM
watching zachariah. zach is such a bisexual king!
something’s classic in the air today. 🎵🖤
February 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM
something’s classic in the air today. 🎵🖤
damn. i just went on youtube and was already over 120 views and 7 comments. jumpscare! it feels so surreal. thank you for watching! 🫶🏾
February 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
damn. i just went on youtube and was already over 120 views and 7 comments. jumpscare! it feels so surreal. thank you for watching! 🫶🏾
i’m really proud of myself for posting a youtube video. it feels great to finally show up for myself and be okay with documenting my progress of becoming my reality.
February 15, 2026 at 4:25 AM
i’m really proud of myself for posting a youtube video. it feels great to finally show up for myself and be okay with documenting my progress of becoming my reality.
just published my first youtube video.
youtube.com/@gabriellawr...
can’t wait to share my journey with you all.
go on there and comment a “🌈”, if you see this.
youtube.com/@gabriellawr...
can’t wait to share my journey with you all.
go on there and comment a “🌈”, if you see this.
February 15, 2026 at 2:27 AM
just published my first youtube video.
youtube.com/@gabriellawr...
can’t wait to share my journey with you all.
go on there and comment a “🌈”, if you see this.
youtube.com/@gabriellawr...
can’t wait to share my journey with you all.
go on there and comment a “🌈”, if you see this.
my week’s dump. 🌱
February 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM
my week’s dump. 🌱
“lèvres de crêpe” a short poem, by me.
happy valentine’s day. 💌
happy valentine’s day. 💌
February 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
“lèvres de crêpe” a short poem, by me.
happy valentine’s day. 💌
happy valentine’s day. 💌
book pickup alert!
picked up this bad boy from the nypl this tuesday.
“The Loves of My Life: A Sex Memoir” by Edmund White
i am currently on chapter 2, page 11.
update next week.
picked up this bad boy from the nypl this tuesday.
“The Loves of My Life: A Sex Memoir” by Edmund White
i am currently on chapter 2, page 11.
update next week.
February 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
book pickup alert!
picked up this bad boy from the nypl this tuesday.
“The Loves of My Life: A Sex Memoir” by Edmund White
i am currently on chapter 2, page 11.
update next week.
picked up this bad boy from the nypl this tuesday.
“The Loves of My Life: A Sex Memoir” by Edmund White
i am currently on chapter 2, page 11.
update next week.
skin was glowing.
February 12, 2026 at 4:36 AM
skin was glowing.
Reposted by gabriel lawrence
If at any moment in time ice agents can round up 400 Americans at once at gunpoint and demand they prove they’re Americans or else they can’t go free, eat, or drink, we no longer have a functioning democracy. There is no middle ground ICE must be abolished.
More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens — NBC News
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 2:46 AM
If at any moment in time ice agents can round up 400 Americans at once at gunpoint and demand they prove they’re Americans or else they can’t go free, eat, or drink, we no longer have a functioning democracy. There is no middle ground ICE must be abolished.
Reposted by gabriel lawrence
Eros predating the man
February 2026
Watercolor and Ink on 140lb watercolor paper
Valentine's Collection - Self-portrait mini series
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#watercolor #valentinesday #gaylove #gayart #gayartist
February 2026
Watercolor and Ink on 140lb watercolor paper
Valentine's Collection - Self-portrait mini series
.
#watercolor #valentinesday #gaylove #gayart #gayartist
February 11, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Eros predating the man
February 2026
Watercolor and Ink on 140lb watercolor paper
Valentine's Collection - Self-portrait mini series
.
#watercolor #valentinesday #gaylove #gayart #gayartist
February 2026
Watercolor and Ink on 140lb watercolor paper
Valentine's Collection - Self-portrait mini series
.
#watercolor #valentinesday #gaylove #gayart #gayartist
Reposted by gabriel lawrence
or i meant 20 hotties? 🥵
a man wearing headphones is taking a selfie with his feet up in the air
ALT: a man wearing headphones is taking a selfie with his feet up in the air
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:49 PM
or i meant 20 hotties? 🥵
thank you so much for 200 followers. i love you all. ❤️
February 11, 2026 at 3:42 PM
thank you so much for 200 followers. i love you all. ❤️
Reposted by gabriel lawrence
we try to keep rainbows for pride month. but when our history is being threatened, we have to speak up. it’s hard to balance wanting to be a fun, chaotic, and s*xy brand with the current state of the world. so bare with us as we navigate this together. let’s have fun, be h*rny, and also do our part.
February 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
we try to keep rainbows for pride month. but when our history is being threatened, we have to speak up. it’s hard to balance wanting to be a fun, chaotic, and s*xy brand with the current state of the world. so bare with us as we navigate this together. let’s have fun, be h*rny, and also do our part.
Reposted by gabriel lawrence
Happy trails. 🫶🏼🚲
Ink and watercolor on paper
Ink and watercolor on paper
February 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Happy trails. 🫶🏼🚲
Ink and watercolor on paper
Ink and watercolor on paper