Who Wrote 'He Thought I Was Ugly SPCA'?

That phrase 'he thought I was ugly SPCA' instantly makes me think of the raw, unfiltered energy of online poetry and indie zine culture. It has that punchy, confessional vibe that feels like it was ripped straight from someone's diary or a late-night Tumblr post. I went digging because the line stuck with me—turns out it's from a poem by Melissa Lozada-Oliva, a poet whose work absolutely crackles with humor, vulnerability, and sharp social commentary. Her collection 'Dreaming of You' is full of these gut-punch moments that blend identity, pop culture, and personal reckoning.

What I love about this particular line is how it flips something painful—being judged for your appearance—into this weirdly empowering, almost surreal statement. The 'SPCA' tacked on at the end feels like a absurdist twist, like she's comparing societal cruelty to animal shelters or something. Lozada-Oliva has a knack for taking messy emotions and dressing them up in unexpected imagery that sticks with you for days. If you vibe with poets who don’t shy away from the grotesque or hilarious sides of self-doubt, her work is a must-read. It’s like she’s whispering secrets and shouting anthems at the same time.