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.