Poetry by Kailey Boronat
Kailey Boronat is a 3rd generation poet and Portland native who began writing when she was just 7 years old. Kailey started out writing on small coffee shop napkins and the back of her grade school math tests. She went on to read poetry at school events and during speech and debate classes, where she would write slam poetry minutes before performing. During this time, Kailey caught the attention of authors and artists in the local Portland area, who encouraged her never to let go of her gift. Her poetry embraces grief and the undertones of the Pacific Northwest in a style that is pessimistic and cathartic and with a strong sense of empathy.