Whānau 

Inspired by Amy Marsden.

My dictionary is lacking this word
for it means more to you
than it has to me.
I thought it meant ‘family’
Yet you describe a web of connections
running deep and strong
living and pulsing wider and wider
to encompass all who come across your path
Your definition is better.

Do you mind if I write it in here
and adopt it
as my own

Listen to Amy Marsden’s episode