Fugitive Colors by Chrystos

In Fugitive Colors, celebrated two-spirit poet Chrystos delivers a fierce, incandescent collection of verses that traverse the boundaries of passion, politics, and historical trauma. Infused with the living traditions of the Menominee people and the sharp, edgy rhythms of urban survival, these poems give raw utterance to stories of injustice, resilience, and intimate same-sex desire. Chrystos uses a powerful, unvarnished voice to dismantle colonial structures, map the complexities of queer relationships, and demand visibility for Indigenous lesbians, creating an enduring poetic space where rage and tenderness coexist.