because of you,

my playlist changed

by ashley g reyes (poet)

 

First Love’s a Charm:

This playlist is dedicated to a love unlike no other, my first love. This was the first time I ever experienced deep human connection outside of my family. It was unique because our relationship evolved while being 3,000 miles apart. It was so pure and so innocent. Our youth kept us in the clouds. As time went on, we matured and changed. Our relationship followed.


Lovers’ Quarrel:

The second love: It was the shortest, yet most beautifully chaotic, experience. It was my first queer relationship where I learned that my love had no barriers. It was the beginning of a quest towards self-acceptance and coming to peace with unrequited love.


Kasanova’s Sol:

The third love: My first adult relationship developed with this lover. This challenged my ability to define love and act on it. Although things ended, I gained a new perspective on how I deeply engaged with another human. How much love may I give? How much love may I receive?

However, love is not quantifiable. It is expansive.

 

BYOM: Bring Your Own Music:

Contribute to Hiatus Art Gallery’s public playlist, Lover’s Ballad and Heartbreak. Music is a powerful tool to express the human experience. Add a song related to your experience with love, lust and heartbreak. Click below to be part of the curation of Hiatus’s first musical exhibition!

Take a listen to our playlist so far!