To you, the piece of my heart living outside my body, who stands so tall, strong and beautiful

To you, beside me for double decades, for whom brother is too small a title

To you, who honors my goddess, tantalizes my witch, and urges the shield around my heart to drop

To you, who has taught me that family has nearly nothing to do with blood

To you, who believe that the places I hide hold priceless treasure

To you, who give my words a soft place to land

To you, whose light guides me when I doubt

To you, whose relentless strength fuels my often exhausted soul

To you, who have taught me about playing a bigger game

To you, who remind me of the magic and miracles always surrounding me

To you

My heart is in your hands. Hold it just tightly enough to let the love pool and puddle and drench you in its sweet, sticky splendor.