Sweet Queens is a poetry chapbook that serves as an homage to Astoria, Queens, weaving a tapestry of vibrant memories, personal loss, and cultural resonance. Through powerful verses, it explores the complexities of identity, community, and the raw emotions tied to a city that is both home and battleground. The poems reflect a journey through the multifaceted landscape of Queens, infused with the grit and grace of its streets, as well as the haunting echoes of those who have come and gone. This collection is dedicated to the now-deceased Astoria, striving to capture the essence of a neighborhood that is alive in memory and spirit, even amidst the shadows of gentrification and loss.