kaitlin neal
Formal Patient
the nocks of my head
measure wide
vellus hair
pulled
surgical plaster
my seizure
(needs more)
craves the tense
cerebellum
i think God is trapped in the fluorescence
omnipresent
nova eyes
the TV static fills me
removes the Technicolour
pouring through my
pin holes
my jaw remembers
what i do not
Kaitlin Neal is a queer poet based in Edmonton, Alberta. Their work explores their own experiences with identity, belonging, connection and mental illness. Kaitlin’s poetry has been featured in several magazines, including Shadow and Sax, Feral, and Rawhead. They are currently working on their first chapbook, scheduled for 2026 with Shadow and Sax Press.