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Ray Dio Ryterski

Ray Dio Ryterski is a blind writer from Columbia, Illinois. Ray identifies as nonbinary, panromantic, and demisexual. They spend most of their time writing, but they also engage in other activities.

Ray Dio's Latest Articles

Illinois Verse: Awareness

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● August 27, 2023

Ray explore awareness, in different forms, in this month’s poetry.

Illinois Verse: Nonbinary poetry

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● July 31, 2023

Ray recognizes NonBinary Awareness Week and Nonbinary People’s Day in this month’s poetry.

Illinois Verse: Pride

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● June 28, 2023

Ray talks about Pride.

Illinois Verse: The Body

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● June 4, 2023

Ray takes a look inside.

Illinois Verse: A time of transition

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● March 22, 2023

Ray thinks of transitions as the International Day of Transgender Visibility approaches.

Illinois Verse: Love is love

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● February 26, 2023

Ray looks during Valentine’s month.

Illinois Verse: With Every New Year

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● January 11, 2023

Ray looks forward to the new year.

Illinois Verse: December thoughts

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● December 15, 2022

Ray looks back on the year for what we’ve lost and experienced.

Illinois Verse: An introduction

By Ray Dio Ryterski ● Illinois Verse ● November 13, 2022

Our newest columnist introduces themselves with some poetry.