The LDC presents 3 reviews of queer media as a part of its Pride Month
Pieces of Pride
Have a look at the LDC pieces that portray pride!
Carmilla, or (A Queer History of) the Vampire
"I have written and rewritten this essay, and this opening paragraph, more times than I can count, to get it to a coherency and normalcy that has confidently elided me."
Deathcab for cutie – Aishwarya Naidu
"Hush, now, my heart, I must save these tears" Miss Misqui murmured, "I'll never find love, I fear" Closed her round eyes in a Valentine wish "Oh Lord, let me love... or perish!" Dame Dispy fidgeted and despaired For she was overworked and craved to be repaired She'd washed her hair and redone her house … Continue reading Deathcab for cutie – Aishwarya Naidu
The Rusted Chains- Govind S Nambiar
Mr Pavlovich knew that this was the way it had to end. In his life, he had never expected this turn of events, but deep down, beyond all his skepticism there laid a lone voice telling him that it was the only way things could turn out. In that strange building he had so often been ostracized from, that had so long been forgotten in the hallways of his memories.
June- Shriya Srinivasan
A breezy morning, the crack of June; I stroll around, proud and swoon Hear calls and cheers, "Happy Pride!" my heart swelling with warmth inside But also swelling with something more; suppressing the scars, once galore. My table screaming rainbows and flags which once screamed slurs and bags filled with trash and paper calling me … Continue reading June- Shriya Srinivasan
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