by Matthew Ellis
Woke early // couldn’t sleep
Lie there awhile // felt rested
so rose // as bombs fell
to strikes // war on Iran
again // They promised
what he wanted // He lied
Regional hegemony // & Israeli
ascension // Palestinian genocide
& in Sudan too // disregard for life
continues // as Cuba falls
Imperialism thrives // we all suffer
Matthew Ellis (he/him) is a queer poet living in Columbus, Ohio. His first
collection Little Heresies is due out in September 2026 from Wayfarer
Books. With a background in chemistry, he spends his time teaching yoga
and following creative pursuits in music and writing. To keep up with
his work, you can follow him on Instagram (@matthewellismusic3) or visit
his website (www.
