w/ poet David gate
A Rebellion of Care
What does it look like to participate in a rebellion of care?
A collective response to harm.
A radical act of convening.
A revolt against what is.
In his book A Rebellion of Care, poet David Gate writes:
so please be gracious
be kind & patient, but subvert
every institution that relies on our suffering
Listen to this conversation with David about the raw realities of our current political and social context, and listen as he weaves in poetry to help us fully experience the beauty and tension held in the midst of this moment.
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From A Rebellion of Care:
Something isn’t right. Every generation thinks that, but we have more cause than most. The way our society has been constructed is just not good for our bodies, our minds, or our hearts. What possible chance do our souls have?
In his debut collection, popular Instagram poet David Gate inspires us to rally for what makes life worth living: creating art as a form of care, living beyond consumer impulse, loving our neighbors (even the odd ones), and more. With his signature snark, humor, and billowing hope, Gate invites readers to ponder the complexities of self, community, love, and resilience.
Rejecting the notion that despair and positivity are our only available responses, Gate urges readers to foster deep friendships that challenge social orders and embrace questions of meaning and purpose. For, in his words, “Saying something true in a world awash with lies is the first act of rebellion.”
About David Gate
David Gate grew up in London before making his way to Belfast, Northern Ireland and Jacksonville, Florida. He now lives in the ancient Appalachian mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, where he writes, mills flour, and tends to a one-acre homestead with his partner and children.
His newest book, A Rebellion of Care, was published in 2025.
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