Gabriella Durr is a queer poet and professional dancer whose work explores grief, nature, New York City, queerness, chasing dreams, and coming of age. They are the author of *Metanoia*, *Growing Pains*, and, newly, *The Return to Flesh*-each weaving vivid imagery with emotional depth. Drawing from her journey through loss, movement, and self-discovery, Durr captures the pulse of urban life and the quiet moments of healing; the consistent call to nature. Their voice offers an intimate look at the intersections of queerness, ambition, and belonging in a changing world.