Wednesday Poem
3 Quarks Daily • 2/25/2026
Summary
The poem titled "Wednesday Poem" was written for the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani on January 1, 2026, in New York City. The poem addresses themes of identity and societal perceptions, questioning who defines limitations based on characteristics such as darkness, size, queerness, and socioeconomic status.
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