We welcome Lae Astra, author of the poem “Sunrise over Neo-Tokyo” in The Future Fire #69, to join us for a brief chat about their work and the future.
TFF: What does “Sunrise over Neo-Tokyo” mean to you?
Art © 2024 Katharine A. Viola
Lae Astra: Being able to imagine a better future is such a necessary and beautiful thing. I wanted to tell the story of one possible future that bloomed vividly in my mind while writing, one where we coexist peacefully with the fellow beings who share our planet.
TFF: What are you working on next?
LA: I am currently on a break from writing, but I hope to dream up more stories and pieces of art that connect to hopeful futures.
Extract:
At the observation deck of Skytree 22,
we sit waiting for hatsuhinode,
the first sunrise of the new year.
Reminder: You can comment on any of the writing or art in this issue at http://press.futurefire.net/2024/04/new-issue-202469.html.
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