by Amara George Parker
did our footsteps on the earth
shudder thunder
upward,
crack open that ragged belly of sky
and loose droplets
bursting
with magic,
letting them spill upon a land
so lightning-burnt,
skin-taut
and weary?
Amara George Parker is a London-based writer. Their short story, Rafterland, appears in Mslexia’s Other Worlds issue, and their poetry has been published in literary magazines including Spoon Knife, Sufi Journal, and Earth Pathways diary.
As a queer disabled writer, they hope their work offers readers an inclusive perspective. When they’re not writing, they love being immersed in nature or listening to something sultry or funky. They’d love to chat to you about literature, drag, disability, paganism, and boats. Will read your tarot for a price. Follow them on Instagram @a_g_parker.
