David Milley
@davidmilley.com
Long-time married gay man, retired developer and tech writer, enjoying time with hubby and writing seriously again, mostly verse and memoir.
🏳️🌈 No LGB, or any other letter, without the T: 🏳️⚧️
🏳️🌈 No LGB, or any other letter, without the T: 🏳️⚧️
This morning the Origami Poems Project published my little set of poems about Wade Whimsies. It's a "microchap," which means, when it's folded, it forms a tiny booklet. You can download it for free here:
www.origamipoems.com/poets/recent...
#poem #poetry #writing #WadeWhimsies #Tea #RedRose #lgbtq
www.origamipoems.com/poets/recent...
#poem #poetry #writing #WadeWhimsies #Tea #RedRose #lgbtq
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This morning the Origami Poems Project published my little set of poems about Wade Whimsies. It's a "microchap," which means, when it's folded, it forms a tiny booklet. You can download it for free here:
www.origamipoems.com/poets/recent...
#poem #poetry #writing #WadeWhimsies #Tea #RedRose #lgbtq
www.origamipoems.com/poets/recent...
#poem #poetry #writing #WadeWhimsies #Tea #RedRose #lgbtq
@viridinelit.bsky.social featured my ghazal from their July issue on their IG posting today! Nifty!
www.instagram.com/p/DQPPewxjJW...
www.instagram.com/p/DQPPewxjJW...
October 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
@viridinelit.bsky.social featured my ghazal from their July issue on their IG posting today! Nifty!
www.instagram.com/p/DQPPewxjJW...
www.instagram.com/p/DQPPewxjJW...
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Ink and Ember Magazine's Fall issue is now freely available online (and for hard-copy purchase) at www.inkandember.org
This issue includes three of my poems: "Basket," "The Jersey Devil," and "The Queer Outreach Concert."
#poem #poetry #writing #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #lgbtq #inkandember
This issue includes three of my poems: "Basket," "The Jersey Devil," and "The Queer Outreach Concert."
#poem #poetry #writing #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #lgbtq #inkandember
October 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ink and Ember Magazine's Fall issue is now freely available online (and for hard-copy purchase) at www.inkandember.org
This issue includes three of my poems: "Basket," "The Jersey Devil," and "The Queer Outreach Concert."
#poem #poetry #writing #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #lgbtq #inkandember
This issue includes three of my poems: "Basket," "The Jersey Devil," and "The Queer Outreach Concert."
#poem #poetry #writing #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #lgbtq #inkandember
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lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.
October 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
I'm one of the featured poets at the troublemakerfire.bsky.social virtual reading this Saturday evening at 7:00 pm EST. There's an open reading, too. Come on by!
luma.com/f4lhbz77?tk=...
luma.com/f4lhbz77?tk=...
Troublemaker Firestarter Virtual Reading #3 · Zoom · Luma
Dana DeFranco
Axel B. Kolcow
Merlin June Mack
David Milley
Emily Rita Roche
will be reading poetry/short stories!
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October 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I'm one of the featured poets at the troublemakerfire.bsky.social virtual reading this Saturday evening at 7:00 pm EST. There's an open reading, too. Come on by!
luma.com/f4lhbz77?tk=...
luma.com/f4lhbz77?tk=...
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It’s always so obvious that Pam Bondi would rather be yelling at a waiter than doing whatever she’s doing
October 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It’s always so obvious that Pam Bondi would rather be yelling at a waiter than doing whatever she’s doing
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Jess Waters recycling the same guy over and over to represent “former” different enemies
October 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Jess Waters recycling the same guy over and over to represent “former” different enemies
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Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Last Syllable has nominated my poem "Names" for inclusion this year’s Best of the Net Anthology. The odds are long, I know, but I'm honored that this piece resonated with the editors enough for them to recommend it!
lastsyllablelit.com/names
#poem #poetry #writing #lgbtq #hiv #washington
lastsyllablelit.com/names
#poem #poetry #writing #lgbtq #hiv #washington
Names | Last Syllable Literary Journal
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October 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Last Syllable has nominated my poem "Names" for inclusion this year’s Best of the Net Anthology. The odds are long, I know, but I'm honored that this piece resonated with the editors enough for them to recommend it!
lastsyllablelit.com/names
#poem #poetry #writing #lgbtq #hiv #washington
lastsyllablelit.com/names
#poem #poetry #writing #lgbtq #hiv #washington
Today, my poem "The Morning News" appeared on-site at Merion West. I'm super-proud of this poem. It's about trying to hang onto what's important in hard times:
www.merionwest.com/tag/poetry
(It's a paywalled site, but they offer an option if that's an issue.)
#poem #poetry #writing #lgbtq
www.merionwest.com/tag/poetry
(It's a paywalled site, but they offer an option if that's an issue.)
#poem #poetry #writing #lgbtq
Poetry - Merion West
A collection of original poems.
www.merionwest.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Today, my poem "The Morning News" appeared on-site at Merion West. I'm super-proud of this poem. It's about trying to hang onto what's important in hard times:
www.merionwest.com/tag/poetry
(It's a paywalled site, but they offer an option if that's an issue.)
#poem #poetry #writing #lgbtq
www.merionwest.com/tag/poetry
(It's a paywalled site, but they offer an option if that's an issue.)
#poem #poetry #writing #lgbtq
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A white hard right winger murdered a white hard right winger and the hard right says “the transgender black communists must answer for this”
September 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A white hard right winger murdered a white hard right winger and the hard right says “the transgender black communists must answer for this”
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Both the current chairman and the CEO of Kenvue, the company that owns Tylenol, each gave $1,000 to Joe Biden in 2020. Neither contributed anything to Donald Trump.
September 23, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Both the current chairman and the CEO of Kenvue, the company that owns Tylenol, each gave $1,000 to Joe Biden in 2020. Neither contributed anything to Donald Trump.
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Whether they're blaming vaccines and Tylenol, or selling dubious "remedies," what they're really doing is promoting the perception that families (and especially mothers) can prevent and treat Autism. And thus also the perception that people with Autism and their families don't need social support.
September 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Whether they're blaming vaccines and Tylenol, or selling dubious "remedies," what they're really doing is promoting the perception that families (and especially mothers) can prevent and treat Autism. And thus also the perception that people with Autism and their families don't need social support.
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No particular reason
September 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
No particular reason
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Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
September 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
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September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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People missing an important point about folks getting fired for whatever they said about Charlie Kirk: Americans are being conditioned to be snitches on their fellow citizens who don’t toe a party line on what is “allowed” to be expressed. And employers are going along. It’s the new secret police
September 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
People missing an important point about folks getting fired for whatever they said about Charlie Kirk: Americans are being conditioned to be snitches on their fellow citizens who don’t toe a party line on what is “allowed” to be expressed. And employers are going along. It’s the new secret police
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This man will not be fired for calling for the murder of American citizens, yet multiple journalists/reporters/teachers lost their job for accurately reporting things Charlie Kirk actually said and stood for.
But it’s the “violent left” that’s the problem
But it’s the “violent left” that’s the problem
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This man will not be fired for calling for the murder of American citizens, yet multiple journalists/reporters/teachers lost their job for accurately reporting things Charlie Kirk actually said and stood for.
But it’s the “violent left” that’s the problem
But it’s the “violent left” that’s the problem
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It'd be nice if there was a moment of reflection from the many cis people who just witnessed the WSJ attempt to initiate a pogrom against trans Americans at the behest of a fascist influencer.
But I won't hold my breath.
But I won't hold my breath.
September 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It'd be nice if there was a moment of reflection from the many cis people who just witnessed the WSJ attempt to initiate a pogrom against trans Americans at the behest of a fascist influencer.
But I won't hold my breath.
But I won't hold my breath.
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Hey @msnbc.com, you owe @matthewjdowd.bsky.social his job back, plus a huge apology.
September 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Hey @msnbc.com, you owe @matthewjdowd.bsky.social his job back, plus a huge apology.
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honestly if this is really a watershed moment, or fork in the road, or moment of anagnorisis for the country, the thing that I think has actually been not so much revealed as *resolved* is the extent to which legacy media is incapable of and uninterested in serving public interest in this moment
September 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
honestly if this is really a watershed moment, or fork in the road, or moment of anagnorisis for the country, the thing that I think has actually been not so much revealed as *resolved* is the extent to which legacy media is incapable of and uninterested in serving public interest in this moment