Here, The Air Is Heavy With God

By Catherine Sloan

A sapphic poetry collection about survival, love, and self-acceptance.

It tells the story of unlearning fear, breaking free from the past, and building a life that once felt impossible. Through intimate, powerful poems, the author explores coming out, healing from shame, and embracing love, both for another and for oneself. From quiet moments of defiance to the simple joy of a love that no longer hides, it is a journey of transformation which speaks to anyone who has ever felt out of place, anyone who has fought to exist on their own terms, and anyone who is still learning how to be free.

Raw, honest, and deeply moving, this collection is a tribute to resilience, a celebration of queer love, and a reminder that joy itself is an act of rebellion.