Related by Love

Why do you care
if we don’t look alike?
We do if you look past our shells.
Our hearts speak the same language.
Why do you think
that love is dependent upon biology?
We are
stronger
kinder
more courageous
together.
Why do you believe
that my skin of coconut and hers of cinnamon
separate us?
Although we don’t share DNA,
our spirits are aligned.
Our paths were meant to cross
and become one.
One journey to fiercely everlasting love.
She’s my mom.
I’m her daughter.
Isn’t that all that matters?