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Ilyus Evander (they/them) reads their poem, “The Cost of Staying.”
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Hello, my name is Ilyus Evander, a poet theater maker, and mental health worker.
Today I'll be reading the poem, "The Cost of Staying," from my collection Heavier Than Wait. I'd also like to offer a content warning for allusions to violence.
Today I'll be reading the poem, "The Cost of Staying," from my collection Heavier Than Wait. I'd also like to offer a content warning for allusions to violence.