My People in England

Ade. You are the genuine thing.
Reubs. You listen the way adults don’t.
Fikins. You're my element of home in this foreign land.
Hal. You mean more to me than you'll probably ever know.
Smelly. I owe you Milano's and a walk through Tuscan vineyards.
BigMic. You are every relative I’ve ever had rolled into one big bear.
Benj. Many times, you remind me of who I am, and who I must yet become.
Ginn. I miss our long talks, hunched over tea. You’re so good at connecting.

Hodgie. The day I picked your name out of a hat, my life changed for the better.
Raeveth. I love your heart & your loyalty. You inspire me to love the way you do.
Chiboom. You still are morely and muchly present in the everydayness of my life.