Hi, I’m Loré Yessuff. In attempt to make meaning,
I write poems and prose. My work has appeared
or is forthcoming in The New York Times, Vox,
Voicemail Poems, American Chordata, and other publications. 

In the past, I’ve worked as a Copywriter for Headspace
and Warby Parker, and freelanced for Bumble, Dame,
Big Cartel, Outdoor Voices, and other brands. 
(View my copywriting portfolio here.)

In my spare time, I write poembutter—a casual
newsletter about culture, meaning, and daily life. 

a love letter to my mailman,
and the incomparable camaraderie
between black strangers
man repeller

prayer for meaning
voicemail poems

on abandoning capitalistic
achievement to seek the freedom of play:
interview w/ poet Ross Gay
the creative independent

on keeping memories alive in your work:
interview w/ poet Natasha Rao 
the creative independent

on navigating the publishing industry:
interview w/ literary agent Heather Carr
the creative independent

the best $294 I ever spent:
getting my hair braided         
vox

trying to feel love-worthy
(while working at a dating app)
new york times