‘Safe Space’ in an anthology published in the USA

I’m delighted to say that one of my poems has been published in an anthology called “Rise Up”.

Here is the dedication in the book ;

“This book is for every soul that has traveled to the depths of despair and back again. Somehow you were able to find the strength to move on, and you continue to find that strength.

Thank you to our poets for sharing their hearts with others so that they know they are not alone. May your words help them to get a little stronger with each passing breath.”

Safe Space

By Alan Ormiston

The eyes of the world upon you,

Countdown, leave behind the past.

Calm, ready, powerful, resilient

Mission control, guides you

Through the blast.

Shooting stars, asteroids, blue moons,

Fly by, it is not a race

Breathe in the atmosphere, free fall,

Lift off, re-enter

Safe space.