We gathered at The Edge, forming our own temporary home for the evening, with herbal teas and tinnies in hand, rugs adorning the floor, and an eagerness to explore the underknown.
Maz, of GirthofVenus fame, dipped us into the evening with a sharing of his poetry- the first form of creative expression he played with. The poetry was sultry, and the mood was set. We were in store for a night of hot intimacy and personal connections.
Chloe shared with us her experiences of seeking intimacy as a lesbian post heart break. It turns out the kindling might be within ourselves, and not in the others we physically connect with. PSA: Traction alopecia from tight buns is real.
Rosa experimented with a more particpatory performance, and oh huns did we unbox a lot with this one. We discussed the (very real) baggage we want to take with us, and maybe not dump or set fire to material and emotional souvenirs from past lovers. As a chorus, we honoured and thanked the opportunities to love, learn, and leave behind.
Rupinder entrusted us with snippets of writing from her current research into an anti-nazi, suffragette, Punjabi Princess (yes, you heard us). Through detailed research, Rupinder brings to life intimate connections of lesbian life so we can glimpse into the multifaceted world of an affluent Punjabi lesbian from last century. The pieces were tender, relevant, and depicted worlds that often never make it to the pages of our history annals.
Sym, our invited guest sharer, honoured us all inviting and leading us into a collective ritual. They took us into a space of reverance, remeberance, and connection to our transcestors past, present, and future. A deeply intimate, poignant, and timely reminder of ensuring acts of transcendence and defiance are necessary. It was their last performance with their chest pre top surgery, and we thank them for allowing us to be witness. Their fundraiser is still open.