You may wonder what makes a poetry collection queer. Some might argue that the poems included must have a specific focus on queerness or certain related themes. I disagree! As a queer writer myself, I think anything I write is inherently shaped by my queerness and how I move through the world as a queer person. When it comes to poetry, I don’t believe the poet’s queerness can be separated from their art. So while some of these collections focus more on explicitly queer themes than others, all are made queer by the glorious queerness of their creators. Without further ado, let’s take a look at these 20 must-read queer poetry collections. We’ve got every part of the LGBTQ+ rainbow below, with collections for readers new to poetry and lifelong poetry lovers. Get ready for your TBR’s heart to grow three sizes.

20 Must-Read Queer Poetry Collections

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