West Gate (She/Her) is an American poet whose work untangles the complexities of family dynamics, the sharp transition from childhood to adulthood, and the unspoken rules of navigating the world as a woman.

Through everyday imagery, from the scent of milk to the process of baking a carrot cake. Her writing explores personal history, identity, and vulnerability. Using straightforward, honest storytelling, West captures the quiet, bittersweet, and highly relatable human experiences that define being human. Her current work frequently explores water, liquid, and cerulean hues as symbols for renewal, memory, and maternal connection.