By Alyssa Walker
This is Family.
It is the blurred lines
of true friendship and romance and
pure unadulterated adoration
burning love that spills from the
basement of your essence
entwines their stardust
with yours
rooted to this earth
You are Safe
Grasp webbed tendrils
concrete connections
an affirmation that confirms
the breadth of this feeling
I’d glitch myself back
into the echo of yesterday
replay this constellar display
how it feels to be Heard
Alyssa Walker (she/her) is a queer, polyamorous poet and healthcare educator living her best witchy cat-lady life in the West Midlands, U.K. She’s passionate about LGBTQIA+ equality, diversity and inclusion. You’ll find her performing poetry at local Pride events, and on Instagram at @agonyalyssa.