Platica Y Poetics S2E1 w/Alejandra ‘Mera Mera’ Sanchez Alanis

Alejandra, host of Plática y Poetics, is a queer translingual poet, songwriter, radio DJ, and abstract artist whose work dissolves the boundaries between language, music, and visual art. A lyrical architect of sensory experiences, they merge auditory, poetic, and visual elements into an intoxicating tapestry of expression. Drawing from their background as a language teacher and music mixer, Alejandra explores the rhythmic interplay of words and sound, coining ‘white space foreplay’ as an invitation to indulge in the hypnotic cadence of sensory pleasure. Their debut poetry book, Lip Liturgy’, is a spellbinding fusion of spiritual invocation and erotic confession, weaving cultural memory into lush, sensual imagery. An advocate for diverse queer voices, Alejandra’s work amplifies artistic expression by creating immersive, multilingual spaces where desire, identity, and creativity coexist. Whether through poetry, performance, or radio, they challenge audiences to engage deeply with sensation, dissolving inhibitions through rhythmic flow and creative boldness. As co-founder of the San Antonio Queer Voices Collective and an active member of multiple literary and artistic groups, they have performed on Marfa Public Radio and Voices of San Antonio, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s creative landscape. Through workshops like TransLANGUAGE Poetic Pleasure, Alejandra guides others in channeling their sensual intuition, embodying poetry as both resistance and liberation.