Skylight 47 - ‘The first hike, after’

It had long been a dream to be part of Skylight 47, especially due to my family’s connections to Galway, where it is based. So, I was overjoyed when my poem ‘The first hike, after’ was published in Issue 21. This gorgeous publication combines art and writing throughout.

You can buy the journal here. Be aware that my poem includes references to surgery, as I remember hiking afterwards at Dove Stone Reservoir with my queer walking group and explore my relationship with my body, nature, and other people.