Elliot Black

Please Don't Read

Please Don’t Read is a living archive of poetry and selected diary entries, dating from 2008 to 2026. It begins in the throes of adolescence, journaling a desperation for happiness and understanding. The pages explore queer love, recovery, gender identity, sexual assault and the body, showcasing how our past ultimately informs our present. Please Don’t Read, despite its title, invites you to explore what you’ve been hiding and what has stayed with you for all this time.