A Visit from Uncle Nic

A Christmas Ally Poem

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring; not even a mouse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care and I hoped that an Ally soon would be there;

My Queer self lay awake uncomfortable in bed, while visions of MAGA hats appeared in my head;

Christmas is for family, from far and near, even the ones that don’t hold me so dear;

When out in the driveway there arose such a clatter, I sprang from bed to see what was the matter;

Away to the window, I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash;

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the luster of mid-day to objects below;

When what to my wondering eyes did appear, but a Toyota Rav 4 and my uncle with his gear;

With his hands full of gifts and his dog Dynomite, I knew he was here to make things alright;

More welcome than Santa, his sight made me smile, and I heard him exclaim, Where’s my best nephew Myles;

I sprang down the stairs my heart beating quick and gave a big hug to my favorite Uncle Nic;

I knew he came early to be by my side to keep me safe and help me survive;

We woke the whole house but that didn’t matter as my parents and siblings began to gather;

More rapid than eagles my family they came, And he smiled, and chuckled and called them by name: Hi Sis! Hi Michael! Hi Mandy and Matt! Hi Mollie! Hi Morgan! Hi Marley and Max!

Tomorrow is Christmas and I’m here to spread cheer and squash the chatter that bring Myles fear;

I know we all love him and support that he’s gay but more is required on this special day;

My family they gathered to hear Uncle Nic and Dynomite lay by me his tail wagging quick;

Allyship is important every day of the year but Christmas is a time to make it more clear;

Be active and vigilant but gracious and kind, even when Aunt Janice seems out of her mind;

Allyship is about compassion, kindness, and love and standing up for Myles, going beyond and above;

After those words Uncle Nic stretched and yawned and said I’m tired, I’ll see you at dawn;

Then off to the guest room he and Dynomite went and I knew then and there my Ally had been sent;

And I heard him exclaim as he vanished out of sight Happy Christmas to all and to all, and to all a good night!

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